Since learning the news of the passing of Pope Francis, my heart and mind have been racing with thoughts, hopes, and fears about the future of the Catholic church, and I'm overwhelmed with feelings I had not anticipated. A paramount concern is who will lead us through these challenging times in the US. There's no elephant in the room; I'm referring to our deeply divided country and the political culture that influences our understanding and ideas about Christianity. Pope Fran

Welcome, sister. If you’ve found your way here, you’re likely a woman who’s tired of trying to keep it all together. Same here. Grit and Grace Gals  was born out of a deep desire for a space where we can walk in truth—not perfection. A space for women who love Jesus but still feel messy, unsure, overwhelmed, hopeful, and human… all at the same time. Because let’s be honest: life as daughters of Christ is a beautiful mix of sacred grace and hard-fought grit. Most of us are li

As the days and week progressed since learning the news of parish reassignments, I've found myself cycling through the grief process, my emo