AuthorChristina Chase

Although crippled by disease, I'm fully alive in love. I write about the terrible beauty and sacred wonder of life, while living with physical disability and severe dependency. A revert to the Catholic faith through atheism, I'm not afraid to ask life's big questions. I explore what it means to be fully human through my weekly blog and have written a book: It's Good to Be Here, published by Sophia Institute Press.

Posted 7 days ago2 Comments art, literature, music

Loathsome Worm

I’m not a loathsome worm. Am I? When I read St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle, I had a visceral reaction to her continually calling herself, and each one of … Continue Reading Loathsome Worm

An open Bible with a sunlit path leading from it

Posted 3 weeks ago2 Comments life and death

A Word or 137 from Jesus

Posted on the Feast of the Ascension… Be not afraid. I will be with you always. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all of … Continue Reading A Word or 137 from Jesus

Close-up of pregnant women holding flowers over baby

Posted 1 month ago1 Comment poetry

Two Poems for Mama

With Mother’s Day coming this month, I’m sharing two very little poems. Thankful to God for good mothers everywhere — especially mine on Earth and mine in Heaven! Where do … Continue Reading Two Poems for Mama

Posted 2 months ago5 Comments in the world

What If They Do?

Have you ever wondered if your prayers for others have any real beneficial effect at all? I have. I still am wondering sometimes. Sacred Scripture tells us that praying for … Continue Reading What If They Do?

Posted 2 months ago1 Comment holy days

Happy Easter

Christ is risen! Rejoice and be glad, because Love lives forever! Sending to you, my dear readers, prayers for a glorious Easter Sunday, a joyful Easter Week, and a whole … Continue Reading Happy Easter

Posted 2 months ago14 Comments biographical

10 Reasons Not to Write a Memoir

It’s the fifth Thursday of the month — time to update you on the writing of my second book. Sort of. I made a New Year’s resolution in 2022 to … Continue Reading 10 Reasons Not to Write a Memoir

Posted 3 months ago2 Comments biographical

Why Confession?

I confess, I don’t enjoy going to Confession. I get nervous just thinking about it and even feel a little petulant whining — “Do I have to?” So why do … Continue Reading Why Confession?

Posted March 2, 20232 Comments biographical

Discovering the Self of Self-Denial

Self-denial is one of the most challenging parts of an authentic Christian life. Yet it’s also one of the most beautiful opportunities. Going over old writings for my memoir, I … Continue Reading Discovering the Self of Self-Denial

Two hands transferring a chalice from one to another, like Jesus with his disciples

Posted February 16, 2023 biographical

Real Presence and Freaky Friday

Bear with me. The following piece was written at a time in my life when I was trying to embrace the teaching of the Catholic Church when it comes to … Continue Reading Real Presence and Freaky Friday

Posted February 2, 2023 biographical

What Is It to Love Jesus?

Now this is interesting… While trying to get my memoir together, I discovered this little piece that I jotted down in February of 1996, aged 21. At this time, I … Continue Reading What Is It to Love Jesus?

Posted January 19, 20234 Comments poetry

Covered by Snow

How long does it take to write a poem? If it’s a good one, then it takes quite a while. If it’s the one below … then about half an … Continue Reading Covered by Snow

Posted January 5, 20233 Comments holy days

Here We Go Again

Not only did 2023 come quickly, but so did the first Thursday of January! I almost forgot to write this post, so I’m writing on the fly. Bear with me. … Continue Reading Here We Go Again

A Christmas manger scene with baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, and an angel

Posted December 23, 20224 Comments holy days

Helpless

What do you see when you look upon a Nativity scene?
I share a very personal story in this reflection on Jesus in the manger. Merry Christmas…

Posted December 16, 20221 Comment holy days

Tiny

Sometimes, I feel so tiny that I could just blow away into nothingness. Weakened by disease, sickened by some ailment or another, my body feels thin and brittle, like I … Continue Reading Tiny

Posted December 8, 20221 Comment holy days

Advent Reminders

Sharing here some beautiful quotes from some holy people about the meaning of this Advent season. First a note: I’m posting this on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Don’t … Continue Reading Advent Reminders

A Christmas tree with wrapped presents piled underneath.

Posted December 1, 20226 Comments biographical

My Christmas Gift

What’s the best Christmas gift that you can imagine for an eight-year-old girl? You’ll never guess what it was. I received it at the big Christmas party in the Manchester … Continue Reading My Christmas Gift