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 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

Posted July 15, 20167 Comments biographical

Morning Prayer

I’m not alone in believing that we need prayer now, more than ever. Why? Perhaps, because ordinary people aren’t praying as much. People like you. And me. It’s not like … Continue Reading Morning Prayer

Posted July 8, 20165 Comments Favorite Things

Favorite Things: Quotes from Saint Therese

It’s a human inclination to want to be famous, wealthy, or influential in some grand way. I want to be a successful author, with big dreams of making bestseller lists and overcoming my … Continue Reading Favorite Things: Quotes from Saint Therese

Posted July 1, 20163 Comments Favorite Things

Self-Evident Truth

In the United States, we will soon be celebrating Independence Day. Sometimes, we, moderns, think that the United States was formed without any thought of God. Americans, we believe, are … Continue Reading Self-Evident Truth

Posted June 24, 20163 Comments biographical

Heroic Dads

Last night, I was sick. Pain, throwing up… miserable. I won’t go into the details. What I will say is that being sick is even more difficult when you … Continue Reading Heroic Dads

Posted June 16, 20164 Comments doctrine

The Atheistic Questions: Genesis

Saw this classic on a preview for a TV sitcom: “If God made Adam and Eve and they had Cain and Abel, then where did Cain and Abel’s wives come … Continue Reading The Atheistic Questions: Genesis

Posted June 9, 2016 Favorite Things

Favorite Things: A Quote from Pope Francis

This is the first in a serial feature (which you can expect to see a lot of this summer) that I am calling Favorite Things. Featuring some of my favorite … Continue Reading Favorite Things: A Quote from Pope Francis

Posted June 3, 20165 Comments doctrine

The Sacred Heart in Scripture and Strawberries

June is the month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Catholic Church. You may ask, what is meant by the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Well, the Sacred … Continue Reading The Sacred Heart in Scripture and Strawberries

Posted May 28, 2016 Uncategorized

May

In the month of May, we honor motherhood – and the dead of war. All over the earth, mothers watch their sons go off to war every day. The baby … Continue Reading May

Posted May 20, 20161 Comment doctrine

Something about Mary

There sure are a lot of titles for Mary, the mother of Jesus – more than I can list, or even know and remember. Virgin Mary. Blessed Mother. Our Lady. … Continue Reading Something about Mary

Posted May 13, 20168 Comments biographical

My Mother

My mother and father are not only good parents, they are excellent parents because they have been greatly tried and are continuing to be tried. Having a severely disabled and … Continue Reading My Mother

Posted May 5, 20165 Comments doctrine

Weird and Wonderful: the Essence of the Ascension

It’s time, once again, to reflect upon the Ascension of Jesus Christ… Okay, it’s true, Catholics believe some radical things. Like the Ascension. We profess that Jesus not only rose … Continue Reading Weird and Wonderful: the Essence of the Ascension