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 3, 2023 in the world

Time Well Spent

Are we having fun yet? Summer always flies by too fast! All of those things that you wanted to do — or all of those things that you thought you … Continue Reading Time Well Spent

Posted July 21, 2023 scripture

Daily Bread

Hey, that sounds familiar… The Lord’s Prayer, known from the opening line as Our Father, is the prayer that Jesus gives to us as the model of how we are … Continue Reading Daily Bread

Posted July 6, 20232 Comments biographical

Saturday Night Live and the Old Testament

It’s just a funny little thought. When I was a little kid, my dad would love to joke around and say and do silly things to make us laugh. When … Continue Reading Saturday Night Live and the Old Testament

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Posted June 29, 2023 biographical

Random Thoughts and Update

On the fifth Thursday of the month, I usually update all of you on the progress of my second book, the story of my life/faith journey. This month… I don’t … Continue Reading Random Thoughts and Update

Posted June 15, 20231 Comment doctrine

Purgatory

My eternal plans have changed. The Reason for Purgatory Even though I was raised in the Catholic Church, I didn’t hear or think much about Purgatory. When I was an … Continue Reading Purgatory

Posted June 1, 20233 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

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Posted May 18, 20232 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

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Posted May 4, 20231 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 April 20, 20235 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 April 9, 20231 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 March 30, 202314 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 March 16, 20232 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

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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, 20235 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