On this week’s episode of Good Things Radio, Brooke shares a list of “Movies that will change your life.” What qualities does a film need to contain to qualify as “life changing?” According to C.S. Lewis, art functions as a “window” onto worlds unseen. He writes, “as humans we seek an enlargement of our being.” In … Read more
May Flowers: Creating a Mary Garden
Welcome to Spring! Resurrection, new life, a fresh season! So much to celebrate. Many children will be making their First Holy Communion, Confirmations, and graduating from one chapter to another. May brings great abundance for the heart and senses. May is also known as “The Month of Mary.” Did you know? Alfonso X of Castile … Read more
Honoring Mom
With tissues and tears, I’ve been reminiscing about the heritage of women in my family. A big thank you to my mom for opening a doorway back in time as she joins me on the podcast. This special Mother’s Day episode speaks to the legacy of family and the priceless jewel of faith, tested over time and … Read more
At Home With Jim and Joy
It was the joy of a lifetime to visit Birmingham, Albama, recently. I traveled as a pilgrim to visit the EWTN studios and was blessed to appear on the “At Home with Jim and Joy” program. Here is the full episode! Thank you for your encouragement and faithful support. God is so good.
Buffalo Beauties!
A big thank you to the incredible ladies behind the Buffalo Catholic Women’s Conference this weekend! I had the undeserved honor of speaking to a full auditorium of women, along with Rachel Balducci (cue the high-pithed squeal!) and Matthew Leonard. It was so exciting to meet them in person! Connecting with perfect strangers and leaving … Read more
Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference
Thank you to the CCWC team for inviting me to be the Master of Ceremonies this year. It was a blessing to not only be a part of the program as emcee, but also as a participant. Over 2500 women gathered in Columbus, making it the largest event of it’s kind in the United States! You … Read more
A Lenten Dance with Daddy
Last year, my husband surprised me with an old-timey wooden record player and music system. Since the day we plugged it in, it has been like a melodic time machine carrying us back through the years. My mom brought over her old 45 records with songs that filled our home when I was a little girl. Her vinyl collection … Read more
He Loves Us Best!
Happy Saint Valentine’s Day. I’ve been humming the hymn “Joyful, Joyful” (the version from Sister Act!) all day.. . My son Grant was born on Valentine’s Day. This year he turns 13. A teenager. Love came to me that day in all of it’s 8lb 11ounces of fresh new skin, fluffy brown hair, and blue … Read more
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
with Father John Michael Paul, CSJ and Brooke Taylor You are invited to walk in the footsteps of Christ. See where Jesus was born, preached, walked on water, suffered and died. Join Father John Michael Paul, CSJ and Brooke Taylor, November 26-December 7, 2017. Stops include: Bethlehem, Nazareth, wine tasting and wedding vow renewal in Cana, … Read more
Marc’s Video for the FEST
