Articles By: Libby Clyons

Sometimes our decisions require a ‘leap of faith’ March 6th, 2021 - During this Lenten season, I often think of the disciples and the difficult decisions they had to make in their lives. They knew that leaving… Read More ››

‘Traveling’ during a pandemic February 6th, 2021 - When the pandemic hit, my biggest regret was not traveling more. Looking back, I wish I had taken every opportunity to see the world and… Read More ››

A childlike faith December 7th, 2020 - While teaching his disciples the importance of a humble heart, Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you… Read More ››

The power of the ‘chosen family’ November 8th, 2020 - Jesus Himself said “no prophet is accepted in his own town” (Luke 4:24). I have begun to realize this more and more. As I use… Read More ››

What happens when we slow down? October 8th, 2020 - The pandemic has forced us to slow down. For many, this has been a challenge, especially when we were still in a state of not… Read More ››

Mothers come equipped with spider spray September 8th, 2020 - Coming home from a long night, I was very much looking forward to a good night’s sleep. I was exhausted, emotionally drained, and all I… Read More ››

Come to the water August 8th, 2020 - I couldn’t believe the news. As soon as I hung up the phone I stared out the window for a good ten minutes, letting it… Read More ››

If I could but carry your cross… June 8th, 2020 - As a white woman I do not have the adequate words to explain how the Black community is feeling right now. So I wish to… Read More ››

Self-care is holy January 21st, 2021 - In Luke Chapter 5, Jesus heals a man afflicted with leprosy. This passage falls in between Jesus calling the disciples to Himself and healing the… Read More ››

Will we ever take these things for granted again? April 29th, 2020 - I’m an introvert. I love my alone time and I love my personal space. I enjoy having time in solitude to be introspective. But what… Read More ››

The woman at the well is in my parish March 24th, 2020 - There’s a woman in my parish, you may have noticed her. She comes in through the back and sits with her head down. Her eyes… Read More ››

Leave the light on a little longer this year January 30th, 2020 - I have a confession to make…my Christmas decorations are still up. Luckily for Catholics, we can conveniently use the excuse that the Christmas season technically… Read More ››

What does our heart look like? September 20th, 2019 - I recently moved to a new apartment and it taught me a bit about furniture, which taught me a bit about people. I never had… Read More ››

Where mindfulness meets Catholicism June 4th, 2019 - I am one of those people who reads about four books at once because I can’t decide on one. So one can imagine my joy… Read More ››

Beauty breaks forth amongst the ordinary May 10th, 2019 - I sat in the hospital waiting room, waiting for inspiration. Well really, I was waiting for my dad to come out of surgery, but I… Read More ››