Author: Nataly

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Nataly

My name is Nataly and I am a PhD student at Texas Christian University. I am a wife to my husband Sean, a first-year composition instructor, and an academic coach and tutor. I like to write, read, and pray for others. My favorite prayer is "The Jesus Prayer" which says, Jesus, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
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Compassion, Loving Your Neighbor, Mercy

Compassion Over Judgment

by Nataly April 15, 2024 3

Compassion over judgment is a phrase that I started repeating over and over in this past Lenten season because my priest’s homilies continuously centered on c... Read more.

Power of Words, Presence of God

It’s Not About Me

by Nataly February 12, 2024 5

“We study scripture to be reminded of who God is, so He can reveal Himself to us and we can know Him even more deeply” – Fr. Mike Schmitz Back when I was ... Read more.

Prayer

On Patience and Trust: Nataly’s Newman Night Talk (TCU Catholic)

by Nataly November 20, 2023 1

Thank you to the TCU Catholic community for inviting me to give a talk. I cherish all the time we spent together that night.... Read more.

Prayer

A Summer of Answered Prayers

by Nataly August 10, 2023 3

“Amen, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says... Read more.

Joy

Finding Joy in Food (Again) for the Glory of God

by Nataly May 16, 2023 2

They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number t... Read more.

Courage

Fear of Man, Courage, and Trusting God

by Nataly April 8, 2023 2

Galatians 1:10 (NAB) says, “Am I now currying favor with human beings or God? Or am I seeking to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I wou... Read more.