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 November 16, 20182 Comments in the world

The Beautiful Burden of Snow

Posted November 10, 20183 Comments in the world

Vocation Awareness and Paradoxical Commandments

What’s your vocation? Believe it or not, God—you know, the Creator of the universe—is calling you, calling you right now. Just because He isn’t ringing you up on your smartphone … Continue Reading Vocation Awareness and Paradoxical Commandments

Saint Therese of Lisieux, Little Flower, tiny flower, rose, spring, loveliness

Posted November 1, 20182 Comments Favorite Things

Favorite Saints Who Love Earth

Today is the Solemnity of All Saints, or All Saints Day. That word “Solemnity” does rather make us think of somber and serious things, but serious, vitally important things do … Continue Reading Favorite Saints Who Love Earth

Posted October 26, 20184 Comments life and death

A Nest of Dryness

Originally posted on Christina Chase:
I began this blog to document my spiritual journey, consecrated to the Sacred Heart. Starting with zeal, I find myself already sputtering out and going…

Posted October 18, 20182 Comments life and death

Sugar Maple in Autumn

Originally posted on Christina Chase:
Photo © 2015 Dan Chase The glory has just begun. The light of the inner sun radiates within every leaf, shining pale green at the…

Posted October 11, 20182 Comments prayer

Heaven Is Praying for You

I have friends who sense the presence of angels and Saints praying for them in their hour of need. For my part, I admit that I’ve never been one to … Continue Reading Heaven Is Praying for You

Posted October 4, 20185 Comments biographical

The Discovery of My Ancestors

We can never reach the end of exploration in this life—not of earth, the universe, each other, or ourselves. There is always something new to learn, some previously unknown fact … Continue Reading The Discovery of My Ancestors

Posted September 28, 20185 Comments biographical

Glad for the Day

Summer is slowly, inevitably, falling to winter. This week, I invite you to poetically reflect with me on a tender moment from two springs ago. Glad for the Day Artificial … Continue Reading Glad for the Day

Violence, war, demonstrations in Venezuela

Posted September 20, 20182 Comments holy days

Bloodthirst: Our Language of Violence

There is so much violence in the world… Why do we, human beings, seem to want to punish each other? Husbands and wives, daughters and mothers, sons and fathers, coworkers … Continue Reading Bloodthirst: Our Language of Violence

Pilgrimage, Canada, woman in wheelchair, St-Venant-de-Paquette

Posted September 13, 2018 biographical

Holy Door

Because my parents and I had a little visit in Canada last weekend, this week I invite you to revisit a pilgrimage I made in 2014 and reflect with me … Continue Reading Holy Door

Posted September 6, 2018 biographical

Becoming Me: A 3-D Adventure

“Whoa,” my friend said as she read the plaque next to the T Rex replica, which loomed over both of us in the Museum of Science. “It says that Tyrannosaurus rex … Continue Reading Becoming Me: A 3-D Adventure

Teddy bear, lost childhood, children, sadness, sexual abuse crisis

Posted August 30, 201813 Comments in the world

Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Catholic Church

This isn’t an easy post to write. I wasn’t going to do it, but I feel like I must. I just can’t write about spiritual matters and reflect upon my … Continue Reading Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Catholic Church

Posted August 23, 20188 Comments in the world

7 Habits to Teach Children

And for Grownups to Learn too.

Subway, train, oncoming train, tunnel, headlight

Posted August 16, 20185 Comments in the world

Grounded in Love

Can you comprehend the fullness of God? When we say that God is infinite and eternal, all-powerful and all-knowing, do you get it? If you answered yes, then… well, I’m … Continue Reading Grounded in Love

Posted August 9, 20182 Comments in the world

The Smiling Construction Worker

Today, a road construction crew member smiled at my father and I as we drove past her. This really struck me, and I didn’t know why until I started thinking … Continue Reading The Smiling Construction Worker

Posted August 2, 2018 life and death

July 30: Is All Human Suffering The Same Suffering?

Originally posted on agnellusmirror:
Strasbourg Cathedral: the risen Christ brings Adam and Eve out of Hell to Paradise. ? Is all human suffering the same suffering – the suffering of…