Catholic Living

This spring I hosted a ladies luncheon that had it all: a group rosary, a Lenten dialogue, beautiful food brought by friends, a spring charcuterie board, roasted yellow pepper soup, and two mocktails made by my husband Stephen. Here is how the afternoon came together and how you can host your own.

This post reflects on how Lent invites us to simplify both our meals and our habits. Instead of giving up something small, it encourages choosing sacrifices that help us grow in discipline and love for God. By eating simpler foods and letting go of comfort, we are reminded of our dependence on Him and learn to be more grateful. In this way, Lenten fasting becomes not just a challenge, but a way to refocus our hearts on what truly matters.

Over the past month, I have started container gardening as a renter in the southern United States, using February as the foundation for a spring harvest. In this post, I share what I am growing, the methods I use for drainage, watering, and feeding, and how container gardening can be both practical and effective. I also reflect on how gardening has become a quiet way to practice stewardship, patience, and gratitude within my Catholic faith.

Pope Leo XIV’s July 29th address reminds us that the online world, while full of challenges, is also a mission field. Evangelization is not just about producing content but creating encounters of the heart. His call is a challenge to use social media and digital spaces with authenticity, charity, and truth—bringing Christ’s peace and love into even the most unexpected places.

OurCatholicKitchen is more than recipes. It’s a reflection of our faith, family, and love for gathering around the table. In our kitchen, flour dusts the counters, meals simmer with care, and conversations turn into cherished memories. Through sharing recipes, feast day traditions, and our journey as a growing Catholic family, we hope to inspire simple acts of love, hospitality, and joy in your own home.