You’ve been made in the image and likeness of a good God who loves you.

What would it look like if you lived this reality in your own life?

Imago Dei: the image of God.

As a writer and creative steeped in Catholic thought and theology, I’ve been captivated for years by the concept of the Imago Dei: the beautiful reality that we are each individually made uniquely in God’s Image and Likeness.

From Scripture, we know God is Love. And He is Beauty, Truth, and Goodness, too. This is the God Whose Image and Likeness we’ve been made in!

What would it look like if you and I embraced this reality and lived it in our own lives, little by little? What would it look like if we allowed God to more fully reflect His beauty, truth, and goodness in us?

I’ve spent years exploring this topic on Instagram, and I’m sharing about it more fully here.

I invite you to join me on this journey. For when we embrace this truth, it truly changes everything.

woman with baby in a backpack carrier looking over a river with mountains in the background

  • “So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”

    – Genesis 1:27

  • “By virtue of his soul and his spiritual powers of intellect and will, man is endowed with freedom, an "outstanding manifestation of the divine image."”

    – Catechism of the Catholic Church 1705

  • “Endowed with "a spiritual and immortal" soul, the human person is "the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake." From his conception, he is destined for eternal beatitude.”

    – Catechism of the Catholic Church 1703

  • "Human beings are created in the imago Dei precisely as persons capable of a knowledge and love that are personal and interpersonal."

    – “Communion and Stewardship: Human Persons Created in the Image of God,” International Theological Commission, approved by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

What you’ll find here:

  • After four years of being on Instagram, I've found that Instagram captions can only go so far. Here on my blog, you'll find long-form pieces relating to the Imago Dei in many different ways, from the practical application of beauty in everyday life to deep dives into theology and philosophy of the human person, and everywhere in between. I've also brought some of the most-loved pieces over from my former website, as well!

  • Coming this fall: the One Beautiful Life podcast! This podcast is designed for the Christ-follower seeking to live a beautiful life. With reflections on scripture and theology, exploration into the philosophy of beauty, and guest interviews to highlight the array of examples of what living a beautiful life looks like, this project is meant to serve as a jumping-off point for you and I to live a beautiful life, more fully alive in imitation of Christ, the source of beauty, and Beauty Himself. After all, we only have one life. Let’s make it beautiful for Christ.

    Listen to the trailer here.

  • Once to twice a month, I send out an email newsletter. In it, you'll find a short reflection, community prayer intentions, and a rotation of music recommendations, book recommendations, Q&A, and/or spotlights on what's new around here. Want to sign up? The form's right below!

  • In addition to the blog and the podcast, I've created some free downloads to help you begin exploring and praying with the concept of the Imago Dei. Check those out here!