Essays

ESSAYS ON FAITH AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Veronica writes personal essays on faith and spiritual growth. She publishes on multimedia platforms such as FAITH, Busted Halo, The Tablet, Marian Helper, Our Sunday Visitor, and more. Her readers hail from the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, and abroad.

Veronica won three honorable mentions from the Catholic Media Association's Press Awards.

She presents keynote speeches on topics of faith and spirituality and is available to book for speaking events through her contact page.

HONORS AND AWARDS

From the Catholic Media Association's Press Awards:

The Holy Family Belongs to Each One of Us. Honorable Mention, "Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues: Solidarity"
How to Talk to Those Who Disagree With You--And Still Love Them. Honorable Mention, "Best Essay"
Playing Fetch At Dawn and other ways to find grace in everyday life. Honorable Mention, "Best Blog: Expression of Faith"

PUBLICATIONS BY THEME

Living a Life of Faith ...

... In the Great Outdoors

3 Life Lessons I've Learned From Nature

Dad Let Us Discover Nature and Fishing

The Spirituality of Camping: 3 Faith Lessons From Time Spent Outdoors

Retreat at home: Take a gratitude walk

Hiking With the Friars

Navigating Life's Terrain With Trust in God

How My Puppy Helps Me View Every Moment as a Chance to Encounter God

... In the Garden

Growing in Grace: Wisdom Learned From Gardening With My Mother

Lessons from the garden: God's love for us

A Little Bird Can Inspire All of Us

Anticipating Spring by Thinking of Gardens

... At Home

How to Foster a Faith-Filled Home When Your Spouse Isn't Full of Faith

Know There is Holiness in a Messy Job Well-Done

Our Daily Bread: Four Spiritual Lessons I've Learned From Baking

A Spiritual Spring Cleaning: The Surprising Ways Decluttering Enriched My Faith Life

Models of Marriage: Remember These Lessons From Biblical Power Coupes This Valentine's Day

The Carpenter's Fiat

Bless Us, Oh Lord, for These Thy Gifts: The Holiness of Mealtimes

Feeling Empty? Here are 3 Ways to Fill Your Cup Again

From Pen to Prayer: How the Lost Art of Letter Writing Connects Me to God

... Through Contemplation & Action

Bring a Childlike Thought to Your Faith

How to cultivate the routines that are essential to living the faith

Where is God in our daily interactions?

Giving Our Best Selves to God

How Do I Grow in Faith? Engage in a Healthy Spiritual Diet

When the Lord Tugs Us, Let Us Heed the Call

This New Year's, Try a Spiritual Diet

My Year-In-Review: Spirituality Edition

Immersive Van Gogh And Everyday Life

Finding Joy on the Job: How to Thrive, and Not Just Survive, in Trying Times

Discerning Our Spiritual Gifts

Social Justice

How To Talk to Those Who Disagree with You--And Still Love Them

A Newborn Child Is Always a Blessing

The Holy Family Belongs to Each of Us

Service

Mirroring Christ: What We Can Learn From St. Veronica's Act of Service

Remember to Minister to the Sick With Prayer

A Feel-Good Brooklyn Pigeon Story

Loss

Mourning Losses, Big and Small

A Tree Down in Brooklyn

Sudden Loss Teaches Each Moment Is a Gift

Slain Marine Was a Profile in Faith

Prayer

Praying the mysteries of light

Giving Ourselves to Christ Through Consecration

Praying Psalm 69

How to Pray (poem at end of essay)

In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

A Prayerful Guide for Summer Travels

Connecting with Creation: Creative Ways to Pray Outdoors This Summer

Virtues

Staying on the path to holiness:
The virtue of integrity

Staying on the path to holiness:
The virtue of self-restraint

Staying on the path to holiness:
The virtue of humility

Mary

'Our Lady,' Renewed: A Marian Icon is Finally Ready for Her Close-Up

Mary, Our Model for Grace-Filled Motherhood

Striving to Model Mary’s Exemplary Qualities

Martyrs & Saints

Compassion for Animals And St. Francis of Assisi

Grateful to Our Beloved Dead: Remembering 3 Lessons From My Polish Grandparents This All Saints' Day

Remember the martyrs

St. Michael, Defend Us

Father Jerzy Was a Modern-Day Saint

Church’s Founding Fathers Faced Hardships

Honor the Warriors Who Sacrificed for Us

A Family of Martyrs

The Church in Action

Here Comes the Jubilee!

Church Allows Young People to Blossom

Following our one true shepherd

We Are Called to Set The World on Fire

Change in Greenpoint Was a Hairy Situation

Challenge Young People to Come to Church

Adopting Jesus' Teaching Methods in Public School

September's Jubilees celebrate new saints, consolation, justice, and educationIn June, the Jubilee spotlight is on seven groups
July's Jubilees celebrate young Friends of Mercy
Don't miss the Eucharistic Miracles exhibit at the National Shrine
Spreading The Good News, One Download At A Time
Canadian Marathon: 25 Years of Non-Stop Novenas

Theological Thoughts

Christian Hope is Our Foundation

Yes, Baby Jesus Drooled And Burped

Rappin’ About Jesus

With God, Endings Lead to New Beginnings

The Spirit Is No Longer The Holy Ghost

Parallels Between Dogs, Divine Loyalty

Consolation, Desolation, and Hope: Learning From Christ's Passion