Emily Mae Mentock

In addition to her writing, Emily was the curator of the #GrottoMusic playlists.

Wanting ways to give back during the holidays? Try one of these 17.

17 Ideas for Giving Back This Holiday Season

Article / Volunteer

Is Kanye West's conversion authentic?

Should We Believe Kanye’s Conversion Is Authentic?

Article / Belief

Watching-Star-Wars-for-the-First-Time

Why I Finally Decided to Watch ‘Star Wars’

Article / Relationships

Dating-App-Tips

3 Tips for Intentional Online Dating

Article & Video / Relationships

Lifestyle-Changes

What It Really Looks Like to Live an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

Article / Volunteer

The-Power-of-Social-Media

Why I Believe in Social Media as a Force for Good

Article / Community

Questions-to-Ask-Before-Getting-Married

3 Questions to Ask Before Getting Married

Article & Video / Relationships

Read this author's reflection about the Notre Dame Cathedral fire and why it was so hard to watch.

Why It Was So Hard to Watch the Notre Dame Fire

Article / Community

Try out these 4 informal different ways to pray — no words necessary!

4 Informal Ways to Pray (No Words Necessary)

Article / Prayer

Read this author's account of going back to confession after years away.

How It Felt to Return to Confession After Years Away

Article / Belief

Learn about what 'wishful recycling' is and tips for stopping it.

What You Need to Know About ‘Wishful Recycling’

Article / Volunteer

Try these 4 ways to handle stress-filled weeks.

4 Ways I Reclaim Control of a Crazy Busy Week

Article & Video / Health & Wellness

Do these 3 things to find your calling.

3 Things to Do to Help You Find Your Calling

Article / Career & Finance

Here's why it's important and how to create a social life outside of work.

How to Build Social Connections Outside of Work

Article / Career & Finance

This author's morning coffee cup is her way for how to get through hard times, which is any time pre-9am for her.

How I Found Joy in the Struggle

Article / Prayer

Wondering how to accept yourself for who you are? This author shares her journey to true self-acceptance and self-love.

How I Discovered the True Meaning of Self-Acceptance

Here are 5 self-care things to do over spring break that you can use to recharge, whether this is your skyline view from an airplane window or if you've got a staycation planned.

5 Self-Care Practices You Can Do Over Spring Break

Article / Health & Wellness

Try these 7 stress relief activities to avoid burnout.

7 Things to Do Every Weekend to Avoid Burnout

Article & Video / Health & Wellness

Read about how to make friends at church from an author who went through it when she came back to Mass.

How I Made Friends When I Came Back to Church

Article / Community

Read why sending thoughts and prayers does make a difference.

Why Thoughts and Prayers Do Make a Difference

Article / Prayer

Becoming financially independent from parents includes a lot of calculations, budgeting, and planning, like this woman sitting on the floor of her living room in front of her computer late at night.

What Happened When I Stopped Letting My Parents Pay For Everything

Article / Career & Finance

Does it really matter what I wear to Mass? Read this author's answer to that question.

Does It Matter What I Wear to Mass?

Article / Prayer

Wondering how to make a decision? Determine what your goals are, like this journal illustration of the word 'goals' within a lightbulb.

Before You Make Any Decision, Ask Yourself This One Thing

Article / Career & Finance

After asking herself, 'why can't I meditate,' this young woman started writing in her journal to gain the same mindfulness benefits.

I Suck at Meditating, But Journaling Helps Me Instead

Article / Health & Wellness

Woman looking off into the sky wondering how to be happier.

Why ‘Awe’ Might Be the Secret Ingredient for Happiness

Article / Health & Wellness

A young woman researching how to make friends as an adult while sitting in loungewear on her couch, staring at her phone.

The Quick Guide to Making Friends as an Adult

Article / Relationships

Woman who has learned how to become the best version of herself, standing confidently on an overpass with her back to the camera. She's looking down at the busy city street below.

Beyond Mentorship: Why Having a Hero Will Change Your Mindset

Article / Navigate Life

Seven bridesmaids, smiling and laughing, seeing the author Emily as a bride for the first time on her wedding day.

A Newlywed’s Promise to Her Single Friends

Article / Relationships

This woman knows how to enjoy being single, sitting confidently on a wooden bench with her back to the camera. She's looking out across a river at a busy city skyline.

5 Things I Did to Make the Most of My Single Years

Article / Relationships

Learn why keep a gratitude journal all year round here.

Why You Should Keep a Gratitude Journal All Year Round

Article / Health & Wellness

Bearded man researching what to do when you lose your job, while sitting on a brick wall above the city skyline.

Losing Your Job Could Actually Ignite Your Career

Article / Career & Finance

Woman closing her eyes, praying and drinking coffee in the morning sunshine, while standing in a messy kitchen.

How My Morning Coffee Transformed My Spiritual Life

Article / Prayer

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Watch this recycling center, 'Sure We Can', form a community with a "street nun".

‘Street Nun’ Formed a Community Through Canning

Read this reflective narrative about the power of diversity.

A World Not My Own

What is salvation? This teacher went back to his grad school notes when one of his students asked an interesting question.

What Do Christians Mean by ‘Salvation’?

Watch why this man loves his field work in archeology and how he found discovered this calling.

Archeologist Works to Save Sites from California Wildfires

Find out what you need to know about seasonal depression here.

What You Need to Know about Seasonal Depression

Read this reflective narrative about this mother losing faith in God after her son was rushed to the ER with strange symptoms.

The Saint Who Helped Me Regain My Trust in God

Learn how to use TikTok by following this thoughtful guide.

3 Tips for Thoughtfully Navigating TikTok

Consider these tips for paying off debt — this couple paid off $30,000 within 7 months.

How We Paid Off 30K in Student Loans in 7 Months

Watch this children's book illustrator live-stream and teach kids how to draw.

Children’s Author Teaches Kids How to Draw

Sex trafficking in the US is modern day slavery hidden in plain site, like this woman blindfolded.

Sex Trafficking is Modern Slavery Hiding in Plain Sight