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• The Gift of a Public Faith

  

  “Authentic Christianity is meant for the world and will always be a challenge to the corruption of the world.” – Bishop Robert Barron The past few weeks I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Celebration That Never Ends

  

  “Sport is a universal language that brings together peoples, and can help persons meet and overcome conflicts. Therefore, I encourage you to live the dimension... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift Of: Wasted Time

  

  For the past 7 months I’ve been kind of sneaking around. I’ve been lying to my friends on Saturday nights. They wouldn’t have noticed if you asked them because ... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift Of: Testimonials

  

  My awesome friends at The Theology of the Body Institute recently shared my testimonial on their blog. A huge honor and I’m so glad to see it has been shared... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift of Chastity Talks and Teens

  

  I had the awesome honor to give a chastity talk to a bunch of teens the other day. It was very well received and sparked some really good conversation after it... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift of Woman: In Culture and Church

  

  For those who don’t know, there’s a gem in this little town of Steubenville Ohio called Franciscan University. Okay so first off, I want to go back in time and... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift Of: Being a Witness

  

  This past Sunday we celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday. And the Gospel was the story of St. Thomas and how he doubted that Jesus was risen from the dead. So this go... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift Of: Spiritual Adoption

  

  The Sacred Family I cannot stop staring at this picture. The first time I saw it was at a (surprise surprise) Catholic Women’s Conference in Columbus where one... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift Of: A Happy Death

  

  O Blessed Joseph, who died in the arms of Jesus and Mary, obtain for me, I beseech you, the grace of a happy death. In that hour of dread and anguish, assist... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift Of: Your (Beautiful) Body Story

  

  I wrote this blog post about 6 months ago. I thought it would be worth sharing again, especially for newbies to the blog: A wise person once said: You Don’t Hav... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift Of: Healing the Inside

  

  While attending a Young Adult retreat recently I met a woman (I actually should refer to her as a “young lady” since I found out she’s 14 years younger than... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift Of: Good Radio

  A year ago, if you asked me what I listen to on the radio when I’m in my car or streaming online while I workout or running errands,  I would have told you... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift Of: Recovery from Addiction

  

  So this is a first for me: A Book Review! If you’re a crazy (good kind of crazy) Catholic you have probably heard of Matt Fradd. And if you haven’t, well, now... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift Of: Life Renewed

  

  A picture of my favorite Saint posing with my favorite TOB Teacher, who will probably be a Saint someday. St. John Paul II, pray for us both! Well this was... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Gift Of: Fitness

  

  I finally blended my blogs together into one – this one, that you’re reading right now. Welcome, oh ye few. Most people who follow me here actually know me... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Truth Does Not Change

  

  I wish I knew where this reflection on this Sunday’s gospel came from in order to give credit to whomever wrote it. I’m going to assume, since I found it in my... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Too Scared to Speak

  

  In the past 6 months I have shared many articles on social media about pro-life and bioethical issues that are most controversial in our world, especially... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• But I Just Wanna Workout!!!

  

  I haven’t written in awhile because I’ve been sick with a cough/sore throat/cold combo. (Cue the pity party). And I NEVER get sick. So you can bet I was not... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Remaining Silent…When You Really Want to Scream

  

  No one is so good and devout as not to encounter some worries and troubles in life. When you face tribulation and are sorrowful in heart, you are with Jesus on... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Year In Review – A Yearly Examen

  

  Catholic blogger Philip Kosloski wrote a cool little article about making a Yearly Examen. Most people are familiar with the Daily Examen which is a part of... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2016 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING