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 September 1, 20221 Comment Mary

TV and the Need for Mary

I may not come across as a “Where’s that in the Bible” kind of Christian, but, regarding our foundational beliefs, I am. This includes the way that the Church views … Continue Reading TV and the Need for Mary

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Posted August 18, 20229 Comments biographical

Prayer Beads & Becoming a Christian

Last week, I wrote about my difficulty with Marian devotion. This week, I’m going to share with you some experiences that will make you think that I don’t have any … Continue Reading Prayer Beads & Becoming a Christian

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Posted August 11, 20227 Comments Mary

Struggling with Marian Devotion

Maybe I could call this reflection, “Confessions of a Less-than-Catholic-Feeling-Catholic”. I know that I shouldn’t feel guilty, however. I simply have questions. The Virgin Mary herself had questions. Her first … Continue Reading Struggling with Marian Devotion

Posted August 4, 20223 Comments art, literature, music

Jump: Flash Fiction

Before my reflections on The Virgin Mary, here’s a very, very short story that I wrote. Remember, it’s fiction! Jump by Christina Chase The droning sound of the family reunion … Continue Reading Jump: Flash Fiction

Posted July 22, 20227 Comments biographical

Recovering from Covid

I would like this post to be about how the whole world is now recovering from Covid, a pandemic long in our past, its side effects becoming a thing of … Continue Reading Recovering from Covid

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Posted July 7, 20221 Comment in the world

Beloved

Have you ever received a letter like the one that came to me, written below? Perhaps one was sent to you, but you never opened it.… My Beloved One, My … Continue Reading Beloved

Posted June 30, 20222 Comments biographical

My Life so Far

Because of the title of this reflection, you may think that it’s going to be long. But it’s not. I’m reflecting on the writing of my life — my memoir … Continue Reading My Life so Far

Posted June 25, 20225 Comments holy days

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Pictured is one small attempt of mine to live in the Sacred Heart — my mousepad. And this quick post is one very small way to celebrate the Feast of … Continue Reading Sacred Heart of Jesus

Posted June 16, 20223 Comments biographical

Pictures of My Father

This week, I’m letting pictures provide the words as I reflect upon a man named Dan — the man whom I most happily call dad. I hope these photos capture … Continue Reading Pictures of My Father

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Posted June 2, 20225 Comments biographical

Donna: Poet, Cheerleader and Friend

As I wrote in my previous post, Donna Marie DeGuglielmo was my friend, who’s passing on November 19, 2021 has affected me more than I would have imagined. Sometimes, you … Continue Reading Donna: Poet, Cheerleader and Friend

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Posted May 20, 20224 Comments biographical

Who Is Donna DeGuglielmo?

I hadn’t expected her passing to affect me as much as it has. After all, we never met in person. It was her need for me, or what I perceived … Continue Reading Who Is Donna DeGuglielmo?

Posted May 5, 20228 Comments life and death

Pictures of My Mother

I’m a writer, so I should be able to express everything that I think and feel and have experienced in written words. Right? Wrong. Over the years, I have written … Continue Reading Pictures of My Mother

Posted April 21, 2022 holy days

Happy Easter

Happy Easter! No, I’m not late. Because we celebrate an octave of Easter in the Catholic Church, it’s still Easter for us. In a way, I could really wish everyone … Continue Reading Happy Easter

Posted April 14, 20222 Comments in the world

Fruit Is Born: Prayer

What do I do? I get irritated. I get mean. I fall into self-pity. I get scared. I worry a lot. I don’t want these feelings or experiences. This is … Continue Reading Fruit Is Born: Prayer

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Posted April 7, 20224 Comments art, literature, music

Without Mercy: Flash Fiction

“There’s been a misunderstanding,” he told the officials, trying to explain himself without flying into a rage or falling apart. But they dismissed his entreaties as though disgusted, none of … Continue Reading Without Mercy: Flash Fiction

Posted March 31, 20224 Comments biographical

Writing Progress on My Memoir

This might actually happen. For decades, I have been trying to write the story of my life in book form. So many starts have been made that I could fill … Continue Reading Writing Progress on My Memoir