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The Privilege
I sometimes think about what it would be like if I were a disciple of Jesus during the time when He walked the Earth, in the flesh, pre-crucifixion. The disciples...
From Tears to Laughter
The lights were dimmed and a love song began to play over the speakers. Holding my breath, I waited for my brother and his new bride to step onto the...
What's the Deal With Mary?
What’s the deal with Mary? This was a question I asked a lot in my early twenties, when I was looking into joining the Catholic Church. Having grown up a...
God Is Always Greater
“Something greater" is a phrase we hear twice in today’s Gospel. (Matthew 12:38-42) And it leapt out at me because, even though I sometimes feel like a rookie at this...
Peaceful Pastures
In the Word this week, there is a rhythmic repetition of certain imagery: the pastures and meadows where we dwell safely in the care of the Lord, His protection and...
Cannot Help But to Help
Recently several of my kids and I went on a trip to the zoo with a large group of people. Kids were everywhere and people smiled and said hello. There...
Hope for the Heartbroken
It was over. It should have been over a long time ago but only now, after months of disappointments and acquiescence, was I ready to admit it. As I folded...
It's All About Relationship
My best friend and I have a very deep friendship. We've been there for each other through some really hard stuff. We do our best to show up to celebrate...
Crawling into His Lap
The other day my son snapped a nail file of mine, and then I snapped at him. Unlike my other son who would quickly yell something back, this boy retreated....
Proclaim the Gospel with Your Life
“'But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.’” (Matthew 11:24) Yikes. Do y’all remember what happened...
The Sword at Home
Today’s Gospel reading is a tough one, and I think it’s tough because we all desperately long for peace in our families. The Christian life, so rooted in community, calls...
Totally Underprepared
One of the first activities we did with our son's Cub Scout group this year was to go on a hike, and part of that day was teaching the boys...
