Adopt a Priest for Lent… And Always
As we enter more deeply into Lent, most of us will continue discerning how in particular we are going to increase and …
About Melody Lyons
Latest Posts by Melody Lyons
How to Forgive Anyone
When you look at me, what do you see? Do you see the woman God made me to be or the broken …
Letting Go of the Superstar Vocation
I think one of the biggest pastoral mistakes that good priests make is trying to be great when they should really just …
When Your Child is Lonely: Homeschooling Through Hard Times
This article is written primarily for homeschooling parents who wonder if their kids will ever find true, Christ-centered friendships with someone of …
When Life is Hard: Thoughts on Failure
Some days in life are just so stinkin’ hard. The most difficult part of hard days is the part I play in …
What is Real? The Velveteen Catholic Meets the Saints
I have always been a Catholic but did not fully practice, understand, or embrace the faith until adulthood. I married at age …
Faith and Music Meet Technology: Catholic Tenor Daniel Foran Pioneers Online Voice Lessons
My 11-year old homeschooled daughter has wanted singing lessons for oh-so-long and I, being the obliging and attentive mother that I am, …
Raising Beautiful Daughters
My three daughters and I recently attended the ballet recital of a favorite cousin. The boys were understandably more excited about a …
Homeschool Like No One is Watching: Learning to Teach with Joy
Have you ever danced in your living room when no one was home? I don’t mean danced like you would at a …
The Dreams of Children: Supporting Religious Vocations in our Homes
I don’t know if any of my sons are called to a priestly vocation. I do know that a couple of my …
When God Hides Himself: Trusting Through the Silence
Toddlers are wonderful and strange little creatures. One moment they are smothering you with kisses and the next they are making a …
