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 December 8, 20221 Comment holy days

Advent Reminders

Sharing here some beautiful quotes from some holy people about the meaning of this Advent season. First a note: I’m posting this on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Don’t … Continue Reading Advent Reminders

A Christmas tree with wrapped presents piled underneath.

Posted December 1, 20226 Comments biographical

My Christmas Gift

What’s the best Christmas gift that you can imagine for an eight-year-old girl? You’ll never guess what it was. I received it at the big Christmas party in the Manchester … Continue Reading My Christmas Gift

A wheat field with the words In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Happy Thanksgiving every day

Posted November 24, 2022 biographical

Honest Gratitude

I would’ve liked to have had a different life. Different in that I would’ve liked to have been born without a progressive motor neuron disease, to be able to take … Continue Reading Honest Gratitude

A woman, Christina Chase, sitting in a wheelchair at her computer

Posted November 17, 20223 Comments biographical

Blogging Thoughts

I have never liked the word “blog.” But I have to say, after nine years of writing on this site, I love to blog. Reflecting upon my ninth anniversary, I’m … Continue Reading Blogging Thoughts

Graveyard with a church in the background and a sky that looks like heaven

Posted November 10, 20223 Comments biographical

Eternal Life? Really?

Getting personal. If I truly believe in life after death, then… I profess to believe in the afterlife. But do I really mean it? Do I act on my faith? … Continue Reading Eternal Life? Really?

The Church of the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor

Posted November 3, 20221 Comment doctrine

Talking with Saints

Talking with Saints Praying to Saints has not been my thing. That is, as a Catholic, I don’t continually ask Saints to intercede on my behalf or for the sake … Continue Reading Talking with Saints

Posted October 27, 20222 Comments doctrine

The Tree of Life

Have you ever tried to sum up your faith or the Faith? Raised as a Catholic, I wasn’t well educated as one. I rejected the Faith — even the existence … Continue Reading The Tree of Life

Posted October 20, 2022 in the world

Who Cares

Two reflections in one day? Seems like I was really into my rosary meditations in the summer of 2003, with this one and the one I posted last week both … Continue Reading Who Cares

Posted October 13, 20221 Comment doctrine

A Wanting God

The journey of a Christian, the journey of a writer… What follows is the reflection of a “new” Catholic (me) from early July, 2003 — ten years before I consecrated … Continue Reading A Wanting God

Posted October 6, 2022 biographical

The Spirit Moves

Heaven touching Earth… Even if you’re not Catholic, you’ve probably heard that Catholics pray something called the rosary. (If not, click HERE.) If you are Catholic, then you may pray … Continue Reading The Spirit Moves

Posted September 29, 20224 Comments life and death

Holy Words

Surely, I’m too little to make a difference. What good can my small act of kindness possibly do in this messed up world? In the beginning of October, we celebrate … Continue Reading Holy Words

Posted September 22, 20224 Comments art, literature, music

Unlocking My Memoir

I was going to start my September update like this: “Christina, how’s your memoir going?” My reply: “Don’t ask.” Yup. It’s been that bad. Ever since I started my attempt … Continue Reading Unlocking My Memoir

Posted September 8, 2022 Mary

Beneath Mary’s Heart

As I wrote in the first post of my “struggling with Marian devotion” series, I have seriously asked the question, Why be consecrated to both the Sacred Heart of Jesus … Continue Reading Beneath Mary’s Heart

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

wooden prayer beads sitting on top of an open Bible with the word crippled clearly visible

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

a religious statue looking out of a church window black-and-white

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