About the Blog

What happened to “Littlest Lane”?

Living out your faith as a young person doesn’t have to mean cutting yourself off from the rest of the world; but it does mean that the way you look at the world is unique—which is why I started this blog.

Who Am I?

I’m a 22 year old college student, and I believe in the truth of my Catholic faith

Southern California girl born and raised

Public schooled through high school graduation

Youngest of five

Aunt of eight :)

Posts on this blog can fit into 7 categories:

  • Young & Stupid
    All about the stupid things us young people do, all in the name of being young
  • Dating & Relationships
    Dating like both a young person and a Catholic
  • Pop Culture
    If & when I get around to listening to/seeing the latest music and movies, I might jot down some reflections on the truth, beauty, and morality of them from a Catholic perspective
  • Stuff Catholics Do
    Common questions, misunderstandings, and basic theology
  • You & God
    What growing in relationship with God means for today’s young Catholic
  • Ask Mary
    Your chance to ask me anything
  • Other Rants
    What I label a post if it doesn’t perfectly fit one of the above categories

  • Helen

    Hi Mary. I’m older and Catholic (52), and I believe in the truth of my Catholic faith too. Loved the piece on “Catholic and Gay.” Thought the person who wrote it expressed the most beautiful thoughts I’ve heard on the subject. Thanks for posting it.

  • Maria

    Hi Mary, i am young and Catholic too :) thanks for inspiring blog you have. You are truly an inspiration for every young Catholic in this generation =) i pray that God will continue to shower His abundant love and blessings upon you! Keep shining brightly for God.

  • Andra

    Hi Mary, I’m from Brazil and I’m a young catholic too:)  I loved your blog. I try to live my catholic faith every day but sometimes it’s very hard. I’m reading your posts and those are very inspiring :)
    May our Dear Lady always protect you ;) I send my prayers for you and your family.

    P.S Sorry if I made some mistakes in English (!)

  • Kidddk

    Mary….This post shared on a friends page bought  a long 98 post conversation with several athiests. I read them all and it was stimulating as well as an educational debate! These people were mostly high schoolers! Keep up the blog to help others to better understand the Catholic faith!

  • Patric

    too cool – too cool! Mary, this is truly an awesome blog. You’re a great witness to the Faith! Keep up the nice work.

  • Hanna

    Hi Mary! I am a 20 year old college student, and also live in So Cal! I love LOVE your page! you have the wisdom of a much, much older person!!

  • Thais

    Hi, Mary! My name’s Thais and I’m from Brazil. I’m a 21 year old college student, too! And Im Catholic, of course. I just wanna tell you how great is your blog and how difficult is to find a blog (and a girl) like yours here in my country and I believe there too! You’re a true inspiration for all of us who live the Catholic faith! And that’s awesome finding people who really wanna live like Jesus said from all over the world!

  • miriam

    Hi Mary! I am a 52 y.o. catholic mom. Love the Catholic faith! wish my own kids were Catholic! We need more Catholics like you who know the faith and are good role models to boot! God bless!

  • http://www.lizmaryannblog.com/ Liza

    found your blog through a random Google search and I love it!!  I’m 26 and Catholic too…I’m a wedding photographer from Washington DC :)  Check out my photography blog when you get a chance too, would love to connect with you!  I’ll be coming back to officially blog-stalk you now :)

  • lauren brunault

    Just found your blog today and want to say I really like it! I liked your “7 steps to being young and catholic” in particular, but i am going to “explore” a little more later.  so true what you said abotu making friends with the “old” people! i do a program at my grandparents church, and even though i was placed in the “young” people’s group everyone else is old enough to be my parents! (or at least close to that). even still, i;ve gotten to meet some great people and build some good friendships.

  • Eclectia

    Just found your blog through a facebook post, Its great we pray that God blesses you tremendously, protects and keeps you from the snares of the evil one.. (As he usually attacks those seeking the Lords will) 

  • Maria

    Hi Mary!
    Just found your blog, a friend of mine mentioned on facebook your post about not wearing bikini, and I’m glad I found it today, and not tomorrow!
    I’ve been reading though, and I feel like praying.
    Thanks! I will keep your blog in my favourite list, and will keep you in my prayers.
    God bless you!
    Maria

  • Deaconkearns

    Great blog… keep up the evalgelization!