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 October 21, 20163 Comments life and death

Dream a Little Dream: 6 Month Fetus

By the time that you were six months in the womb, you were already physically reacting to music, moving rhythmically to songs. What was your first playlist? Probably your parents’ … Continue Reading Dream a Little Dream: 6 Month Fetus

Posted October 13, 20162 Comments life and death

A Time to Sing: 5 Month Fetus

When did you begin to listen and try to speak? By five months in utero, we were already familiar and interactive with sound. The amazing world of the womb briefly explored and celebrated…

Posted October 6, 2016 life and death

Quickening: Human In Utero

When you looked like this picture, your mother was beginning her second trimester of pregnancy. Your gender was determined in the instant that your life began, but it took a … Continue Reading Quickening: Human In Utero

Posted September 29, 2016 life and death

Human In Utero – No Matter What

Between the 8th and 12th week after your life began, you had your own unique set of fingerprints! Yet another way to identify you as YOU. Of course, God doesn’t need any … Continue Reading Human In Utero – No Matter What

human embryo in first month, looks like a tadpole

Posted September 22, 20162 Comments life and death

All God’s Creatures: 2 Month Fetus

What makes a human being a human being? Is it a case of knowing one when we see one? The Bible, however, teaches us not to judge by appearances. And, … Continue Reading All God’s Creatures: 2 Month Fetus

Posted September 15, 20163 Comments life and death

Your First Heartbeat: Human In Utero

You were once smaller than a grain of rice. And, yes, you looked a little weird at this stage of your development. But, make no mistake about it – you … Continue Reading Your First Heartbeat: Human In Utero

Posted September 8, 20162 Comments life and death

The First Day of Your Life: Zygote

Originally posted on Christina Chase:
This is a picture of you. Just after the first day, 1 cell (zygote) becomes 2 cells This is what you looked like after the first day of…

Posted September 5, 20164 Comments life and death

Life, choice, and freedom

Originally posted on As A Little Child:
Here are some thoughts, looking at two ways of understanding freedom, and so viewing the world. The two ways are life and choice…

Posted September 1, 2016 art, literature, music

Different Women in 2 Works of Art

How intimate are you with your landscape? Finding the difference between pretty and beautiful when I took a surprising second look at one of my favorite works of art. Featuring works by Benson and Wyeth.

Posted August 25, 20164 Comments biographical

Cancer and Perspective

For my aunt’s cancer, angiosarcoma, to be removed from her body, her nose had to be removed. After a year and a half of surgeries, nearly torturous radiation sessions, and … Continue Reading Cancer and Perspective

Posted August 20, 20163 Comments biographical

Blogger Recognition Award

Ever wondered about those blogging awards out there? Here’s my take – and also my thanks on being nominated.

Posted August 11, 20162 Comments doctrine

What the Assumption Teaches about the Human Person

God loves what God creates – every person is beautiful in the eyes of God, both body and soul. What if we saw each other the way God sees us?

Posted August 5, 2016 in the world

Abortion and the Democratic Party Platform

After the 2016 DNC, I have a question: Why is the Democratic Party making it more difficult for me to vote for Democrats? Since I don’t usually get into politics … Continue Reading Abortion and the Democratic Party Platform

Posted August 1, 20162 Comments Uncategorized

Quote of Prayer, Faith, Inspiration

I am ever a student. Loving beauty and seeking truth, I learn from the wisdom and experiences of others. That’s why I love reading quotes from inspirational people! And that’s … Continue Reading Quote of Prayer, Faith, Inspiration

Posted July 28, 20167 Comments biographical

A Prayer before the Feeding

Picture it: An elderly couple sit in a restaurant with a third person at their table. This person appears to be their adult daughter, but she is disabled, needing a wheelchair … Continue Reading A Prayer before the Feeding

Posted July 21, 20165 Comments biographical

A Prayer before Eating

This is the famous 1918 photograph by Eric Enstrom called “Grace”. It has hung in the dining room of my parents’ house since before I was born. Interestingly, although … Continue Reading A Prayer before Eating