Katie Lemaire

Katie Lemaire

Katie Lemaire is a Catholic writer, homeschooling mom of two and military spouse currently stationed in California. Originally from South Louisiana, she takes great pride in her Cajun heritage and finds solace in a big bowl of seafood gumbo. Follow her writing on katiewonders.substack.com and on Instagram @katiewonders.

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The original "Inside Out" followed 11-year-old Riley as she navigated new and uncomfortable emotions that arose from her family's cross-country move. The sequel picks up with Riley on the cusp of puberty and dealing with newfound anxiety. (Walt Disney Studios)

Catholics may find surprising resonance in 'Inside Out 2'

While not touted as a spiritual film, Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" is a spiritual experience.

Desi, a 12-year-old Mojave desert tortoise who is part of the Edwards Air Force Base Desert Tortoise Adoption Program, eats a dandelion. Mojave desert tortoises have seen their numbers dwindle as a result of human interactions such as urbanization, energy management and agriculture, as well as from natural predators. (Courtesy of Katie Lemaire)

My endangered Mojave desert tortoise led an epic Advent adventure

I've tried Jesse Trees, devotionals and mini-retreats, but none have helped my Advent experience. Small, relatable situations of waiting remind me God's creation is replete with miracles and mysteries. 

Hands covered in paint (Unsplash/Amauri Mejía)

AI is no shortcut for divine artistic inspiration

The use of AI in art is becoming a moral issue. What kind of God-given rights are afforded to artists, and how would the shift toward AI undermine art as a gift meant to better this world and glorify God? 

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