I’ve recently been on a path of faith renewal. I suppose it’s been growing stronger—this nagging need to return to some kind of faith—since I started my Master’s degree. Or, at least, reaffirm what was already there, just somewhat dormant.

I grew up in the Catholic faith—both my parents were born and raised Roman Catholics, so naturally, my sisters and I were, too. I had the classic Catholic education, and sometimes I found the religious lessons tedious, boring, mundane and repetitive.