Welcome to our Journey
Lizz and I have created this space as a way to share our Catholic journeys—both personal and shared—as we walk in faith and grow and grow in God’s mercy. As we embark on this new adventure, we felt called to begin by reflecting on our recent pilgrimage experiences during this Jubilee Year.
This July, we traveled on a pilgrimage that deeply moved us. Through this blog, we hope to recount those sacred moments, offering glimpses into the awe-inspiring places we visited and the spiritual blessings we received along the way. These posts will serve not only as a record of our journey, but also as a companion to the book we are writing about the experience.
Our pilgrimage reflections will be interwoven with other posts—snapshots of our ongoing lives as Catholic women, friends, mothers, and wives. We invite you to walk with us, to reflect with us, and perhaps to find in our stories something that resonates in your own faith journey.
Mary and Lizz
A Reflection On Humility, Teachability, and The Gospel In Others
Learning from Others: A Daily Practice in Humility
My father once told me to treat the first three people I meet each day like the readings at Mass—each one carrying a message from God. That wisdom has stayed with me, especially when I encounter people who are difficult, unteachable, or resistant to growth. As an athlete, coach, teacher, and friend, I constantly reflect on whether I am coachable—open to correction, willing to grow, and rooted in humility.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux reminds us, “Humility is the foundation and guardian of all virtues.” It's not always easy to stay grounded in humility when others aren't—but it’s where true strength and wisdom begin. Every person is a chance to receive grace, every relationship a mirror. The question is: are we still willing to learn?