A Risk Worth Taking
“Say you were walking along a boardwalk with your dog, and a stranger fell into the water. Your dog jumps in after …
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! A Catholic Wife’s Guide to Balanced Living
Have you ever looked yourself in the mirror and wondered why you have four “frown lines” for every laugh line? When was …
Labor of Love: Suffering and the Motherly Vocation
This week I happened across this YouTube video in which two strapping young Dutch men experience the joy of childbirth … well, two …
Temperance and the Working Mom
What comes to mind when you think of “temperance”? Designated drivers downing pints of O’Douls or virgin daiquiris? The thrill of moral …
“What Does It Mean?” The Pewsitter’s Guide to Parish Renewal
Recently on Facebook, I came across a rather heated discussion about Vacation Bible School (VBS), summertime faith formation programs hosted by many …
Where Love Shines: An Epiphany
Love can take many forms. A gentle hand on a feverish brow. A knowing smile across a crowded room. A deep breath …
For Those Who Suffer at Christmas
As we begin the Christmas season, we contemplate in earnest that manger scene. The One who was all light emerged from the …
The Visitation: Awaiting the Master’s Design
With nothing but the angel’s words as confirmation of her condition, she hastened toward her cousin’s house to see if the impossible …
The Red Palm of Motherhood
A few weeks ago, on All Soul’s Day, Father Kean – a exuberant young priest at our parish – preached from the …
Advent Cake: A Rose Sunday Tradition
As I head out for a weekend in Georgia, to celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary, I wanted to leave with you a …
The Tender Touch of God
This week Tripp Curtis, the recently bereaved husband of “Mommy Life” blogger and author Barbara Curtis, posted a short article about his …
