Last night I attended an event at St. Sabina’s Catholic Church, billed as the Mother’s of the Movement. The keynote speakers, the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, and Breonna…
I’m struggling to ignore the inner voice that’s nudging me every time I join the cheers and tears of support for the refugees at the Ukrainian border. Why do I…
During lent and Easter I’ve pondered my decision to leave the institutional church. Not because I question my decision, but because the reasons became so apparent. I’ve written about my…
It is tradition that the days leading up to Christmas are filled with an endless to do list. Yesterday I was running from store to store, pushing through the throngs…
I recently got into a Facebook discussion with someone about my decision to leave the Catholic Church. As I navigate this choice and spiritual journey I’ve come to realize the…
The journey to leaving the church didn’t happen overnight. My love for my community held me. But it came at a cost. I compromised. I truly appreciated the love and…
I was raised Catholic. As I reflect back on my church life, I realize my parents checked all the boxes, baptism, mass on Sunday (most of the time) and grace…