Jessie McCartney

Jessie McCartney is an alumna of Saint Mary's College, and currently resides in South Bend, IN. Some of her greatest delights in life are being an aunt, spending summers in Northern Michigan, and rereading her favorite novels.

Read why Olivia Rodrigo's debut album 'Sour' is more than just an album about teenage heartbreak.

Why ‘Sour’ is More Than an Album About Teenage Heartbreak

Article / Transform

Think you're an outgoing introvert? We have a "survival guide" right here for you.

The Outgoing Introvert’s Survival Guide

Article / Relationships

Take a glimpse into the life of Dorothy Day as "Revolution of the Heart" captures her life as a difference maker.

Documentary Captures Dorothy Day’s Life as a Difference Maker

Article / Community

"I don't know what career I want" is something many postgrad students say; read what this recent graduate learned from it.

What I Learned by Taking a Different Route After College

Article / Career & Finance

Take this advice for how to serve others without burning out.

How to Serve Others Without Burning Out

Article / Volunteer

Check out how this app for prayer and meditation is changing the way people pray.

This App Guides You in Prayerful Meditation

Article / Prayer

Why following your passion is worth it.

How I Found My Calling to Be a Writer

Article / Career & Finance

Read how this young adult is discovering how to answer the new question, 'what does faith mean to you?'

How I’m Taking Ownership of My Faith Life

Article / Belief

The author shares how learning from difficult experiences helped her find hope.

How I Learned No Experience Is a Waste of Time

Read how instant gratification is really affecting us and is secretly of a cause of impatience.

How Instant Gratification is Really Affecting Us

Article / Health & Wellness

Want a better way of dealing with stress in college? Follow these tips to alleviate some of the burden of college stress.

A Better Way to Handle College Stress

Article / Transform

This introverted leader is defying stereotypes and showing society that you can be an introvert and a leader.

Why Introverted Leaders are Not a Contradiction

Follow these 6 tips for making big life decisions.

How to Make Better Decisions in Your 20s and 30s

Article / Career & Finance

These tips on how to save water will help delay 'Day Zero' around the world.

What You Need to Know About the World Water Crisis

Article / Transform

Ever wondered how social media affects relationships? The internet is great, but it has negative side effects too — here's what we should do about it.

A More Mindful Way to Communicate Online

Article / Transform

Dorothy Day’s life was one of heroic virtue, in which she created the Catholic Worker movement.

Dorothy Day’s Life of Heroic Virtue

Article / Volunteer

Part of this Millennial's tips for zero-waste living include taking note of all the plastic and trash we use in a given day, and replacing it with reusable containers, exhibited here in Maria's packed lunch.

One Millennial’s Journey Toward Zero-Waste Living

Article / Transform

Here are 4 steps for how to stop worrying — and move obstacles with faith.

How a Little Bit of Faith Can Move Mountains of Worry

Article / Belief

Here are 8 ways you can pay it forward on a budget.

8 Pay-It-Forward Ideas You Can Do on a Budget

Article / Volunteer

The creators of the Every Sacred Sunday Mass journal were wondering how to find meaning in Mass and were inspired to create this journal.

Finding Meaning in the Mass, Every Sacred Sunday

Article / Prayer

A table of friends gathered around the Christmas dinner table. Even surrounded by friends, holiday blues can be difficult to navigate during the holiday season.

How Merry Do I Need to be This Christmas?

Article / Health & Wellness

Give the gift of charitable gifts this Christmas. Here's how.

Give the Gift of Charity This Christmas

Going green in the workplace — a burlap bag with a recycling symbol.

4 Steps to Lead Your Employer to a Greener Footprint

Article / Make an Impact

Young woman sitting on bench practicing mindfulness exercises by reading a book.

4 Mindfulness Exercises for Dealing with Stress

Article / Health & Wellness

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Make long distance friendships work with this author's suggestions.

How To Maintain Long-Distance Friendships

Dance and sing in your car to these road trip songs.

The Ultimate Road Trip Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Read to learn about motivation vs discipline in your fitness journey.

What’s More Important for Fitness: Motivation or Discipline?

Read this author's four points on the abortion debate that might help people on all sides of the debate find some common ground.

4 Points of Common Ground When it Comes to Abortion

Learn about how living a life of service can have physical and mental health benefits.

The Surprising Way Self-Care and Service are Linked

Read this reflective narrative about construction workers.

A Letter to Say ‘Thanks’ to the Workers Building Skyscrapers

Listen to our newest podcast episode about why to get out of your comfort zone.

Good and Decent S2|E8: Backstrokes and Headspins

Find the beauty of the game in pickup basketball.

How Pickup Basketball Opens the Door for Community

Read why you should attend a Minor League Baseball game this summer.

Ease into Summer with a Minor League Baseball Game

Use these apps to get off your phone and spend time outdoors.

These 12 Apps Can Actually Help You Break Away and Get Outside