Today was an amazing and full day of touring and praying around Israel. As I write this in the lobby of my Nazareth hotel, I am definitely feeling the lack of sleep, but my heart is full of peace and … Keep reading

It’s one thing to discover, from experiences over the course of your life, what’s really important when it comes right down to it. But another altogether to hear your child stand up for her convictions in public. I’ve never been so … Keep reading

Friday, January 20, 2012, the Obama administration announced that faith-based institutions must cover free contraception for employees. While mainstream media tries to pass this off as merely covering “the pill,” it also includes sterilization and abortifacients. (See the AP story … Keep reading

Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at Dine Without Whine Busy Mom Lasagna Makes 6 servings 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup onions, diced 1 (16-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces sour cream … Keep reading

Last year, I read over 60 books (though someday I want to read as many as Julie Davis of Happy Catholic or Jeff Miller of Curt Jester. Maybe when the kids are older…). I thought I’d share highlights from my favorites. Last week, … Keep reading

Scripture: II Samuel 12:1-7.10-17. Psalm 51: 12-13.14-15.16-17. Mark 4:35-41. Friday’s Readings David sin with the wife of Uriah will result in the death of the baby born to her. This act of adultery followed by a death is the result of … Keep reading

Since I’m wide awake in the middle of the night here in lovely Tel Aviv and have given up hope of sleeping during the few quiet hours remaining before our day gets started, I thought I would share a few … Keep reading

When I was 17, I lost my first close family member. Her name was Sweetness. She was a honey-hued yellow Labrador Retriever who had been underfoot in our family home for nearly a decade. Mourning the loss of a dog … Keep reading

Lately, I’ve been looking back on my not-married-no-kids self, my married-no-kids self, and my married-one-kid self. And I alternately have to laugh or cringe at some of my self-righteous, uncharitable assumptions about parents, and–I’m ashamed to say–plain old snobbery at … Keep reading

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