My previous Internet home was always meant to be temporary. It was suitable during discernment, while figuring out where I was meant to be. I’ve had dreams of expanding the site into something more cohesive, more than just “thoughts on a page” on any old website. While I considered a proper domain name, I continually came back to my roots. What was I first drawn to as a Catholic? What moved me toward Catholicism to begin with? My faith has always been deeply personal, not too loud or showy. St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle was one of the first texts to really hit me in the face (spiritually), and hasn’t left since. More details about the name’s inspiration is found on the new About page, so I won’t get into much here. In short, it was fitting.

There’s something about the eagerness of a convert. It’s said they’re the most devout, and it makes sense—we’ve likely done a lot of research. We’ve seen the Church from the outside, and know what other people are saying about it. We’ve probably said some of those things ourselves in the past. But once you’re there, and start to understand the complexity and beauty of it, there’s nothing quite like it. You want to shout it from the rooftops. Or you’re bursting from within, unsure yet of the proper outlet.

What is my outlet? This blog, partially, but I expanded it into a full site for a reason. Motivation to do more, to write more, to spread the word. I’m planning to release mini devotionals. I’m organizing a page for apologetics. I’ve read countless books already, and can compile a good virtual reference library. I think of all those things I needed along my own journey, knowing others seek the same things. I already have a lot of this material, between packed bookshelves, notebooks, and this blog itself. It just has to be organized into something helpful for others, not just for myself.

And maybe I’ll also get back to updating this blog more frequently. For real this time.