A little inspiration is always nice as we step into a new year, isn't it? Especially in a time like this where we’re all feeling a little weary. 

It's been quite a few years of living in some heavy realities from COVID to poverty to injustice all around the world. 

But the hard things don’t take away from the joyful things. The struggles do not take away the truth and goodness of a God that is for us.

In fact, it's in the hardships where He often does His best work. He shows us how He can overcome and carry us through.

We wanted to look back at all the moments of victory and beauty that we have been a part of this past year. These are some of our most inspiring articles from 2021.

God, Suffering, and My Chronic Pain

Mia gives us a look into a life with chronic pain even doctors couldn't answer and what it looked like to face her anger and disappointment with God.

Raising Kids in an Influential World

This world can be terrifying to raise kids. What will they pick up on the bus? At school? On T.V.? Poy tells how her family has learned to built an unshakable foundation to give kids as they step into the real world.


How to Stand Tall When Life is So Fragile

Kathleen shares her beautiful story of battling the fear of losing her child and battling cancer all while facing the question: how does my faith actually change any of this?

Can I Be Catholic and Have Doubts?

Father Raffael Salvino helps us take on some of the scarier parts of being Catholic by navigating what it means to doubt and how we address it.


Embracing Life to the Full with St. Joseph

Anna reflects on the life of a friend who passed at 98 with the most peace she has seen from most people.


When Vaccines Divide Us

Jenny gives us a glimpse into how we can treat each other in a time of such intense cultural divides.