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Brianna Heldt

Faith & Culture

When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned: Lessons from Walker Percy, Flannery O’Connor and Motherhood

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Lately, I’ve been thinking that life, in all its messiness and beauty, could best be described as an ever-present struggle to hang on to...
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Family

How to live well: A mother’s reflection on vocation

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We celebrated my sons’ high school graduations this past May – a bittersweet occasion, but it was mostly sweet. Although I’ll miss them terribly...
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Magazine

Why get married in a church?

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Few things bring more joyful anticipation than the promise of an upcoming wedding. The months leading up to my own nuptials, over 20 years...
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National Catholic Register

No Matter How Far We Fly, We Always Belong to Our Family

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By Brianna Heldt/National Catholic Register The excitement in the house was palpable from the moment the kids first woke up in the morning. My daughter...
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Perspectives

When in doubt, choose love 

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This is not how things are supposed to be.  That’s what comes to mind when I read news headlines these days. Maybe you feel that...
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Family

In the daily toil of family life, grace and consolations abound

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By Brianna Heldt/National Catholic Register As I’m now firmly planted in my (early) 40s, with a grown child away at college, a toddler approaching 2...
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Lent

Five Ways to Have a More Merciful Lent 

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We could all use a little more mercy in our lives, and it can start with us being more merciful to ourselves and others....
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Perspectives

Seeking the miracle that’s already there

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We attended a prayer vigil, and prayed the rosary at night. We hoped for good news, while also preparing ourselves for the worst. And,...
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Perspectives

Such as we are, such are the times

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Like most Catholics, I have found myself equal parts appalled and frustrated over the recent abuse allegations (and ensuing cover-ups) that continue to come...
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Perspectives

Learning to use social media well

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Maybe it’s just me, but I have this total love/hate relationship with social media. I’ll have a week where I spend far too much...
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Latest Articles

‘You cannot live without Eucharist’: Abram León’s Testimony of Faith, Commitment and Service

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‘He’s been my life completely’: 102-year-old’s Testimony

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Learning the Language of God

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Every Child Pediatrics: Bringing Healthcare to Families in Need

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Why We Need Lent: Advice from St. Benedict

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