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There is Hope: The Hidden Gospel in “To the Bone”

I have a strong conviction that the Gospel hides in plain sight more often than we may be comfortable to admit. We see the Gospel easily in our churches, in our religion classes, on retreats, and in our Life Nights. But I believe that God, the source of all goodness, […]

Dear Charlie

by Leah Murphy

Because you’re so little and you aren’t big enough to speak for yourself yet, there are a lot of people who are making some pretty big decisions for you, including the decision to let you live long enough to receive that treatment.

Discerning Media: What You Watch Matters

by Leah Murphy

Whether we like to admit it or not, the things we expose ourselves to in media can affect the way we think and act; so it’s important that we, as Christians, expose ourselves to messages that will help us on our journey to virtue and holiness.

Your Virginity is Not a Trophy

by Leah Murphy

Our goodness rests in our identity as daughters of God. We are good because we are desired by God. We are good because we are loved by God. And He loves us, not because of anything we will ever do, but because we have been created by Him and He desires us.

Before You Watch 13 Reasons Why…

by Leah Murphy

This show, despite it’s mysterious, captivating nature, is not harmless and there are some serious considerations you should make before watching, or as you reflect on what you’ve already seen.

When the Saints Seem too Cool for You

by Leah Murphy

The saints lived incredible, heroic, nearly unbelievable moments because their love for God was just as radical in those moments as it was in the most un-incredible moments of their lives.

How to Fat Tuesday Like a Pro

by Leah Murphy

Celebrating and having a good time is possible without letting our senses and desire for worldly things rule us.

Beyoncé’s Grammy Performance, Motherhood, and Being Pro-Life

by Leah Murphy

I want us to have such an understanding of the profound gift of motherhood that we can look at the young moms, single moms, working moms, and stay-at-home moms in my life with awe at the radical beauty that is their motherhood.