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Changing Our Habits
“We shall say no more, ‘Our god,’ to the work of our hands.” These words of the prophet Hosea stop me in my tracks. In Psalm 81, “There shall be...
True Phenomenal Cosmic Power
I turn on the news. Another school has lost victims in another shooting. The political climate is more tumultuous and hostile than ever. An earthquake has crumbled an entire city...
Forgiveness, Please and Thank You
How many times has my husband forgiven me in our ten years of marriage? Let's make a conservative estimate of seven times per day, which probably includes the many little...
Saint Joseph, the Hero
Today is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. I love this solemnity! Joseph is a rock star in my home. He was a man of honor, integrity, and tremendous humility. While...
He Will Not Give up on You
I feel for the woman at the well today as I read of her encounter with Christ. Hers is a lengthy one, with a seemingly relentless, useless back and forth...
Joseph, My Brother from Another Mother
Proud, haughty, flashy, and an inflated ego. Words that I think fairly describe Joseph in his youth, but also words I would use to describe myself in my more ignorant...
The Struggle in Our Hearts
I have a time-wasting problem. One that I have confessed again and again for years, and I know that to remedy the problem I simply have to use my time...
Maligned and Misunderstood
Think of a time in which you were misunderstood. Maybe it was a small matter, or perhaps it was a major misunderstanding that rippled throughout your entire life. How did...
Jesus and His Beloved Mother
The Blessed Virgin Mary is the disciple of Jesus par excellence. As the Mother of Jesus, she was closer to Him than any other human being. She knew, more than...
Get Your Butt Off the Mountain
Oh man, the scrapbook moments of life are awesome, aren’t they? Do you ever scroll through your phone’s camera roll and get lost in the sweetness of memories? Maybe it’s...
Peculiarly His Own
I don’t often use the word peculiar. It’s a funny one to roll off of the tongue. Peculiar. Not a word with the best connotations. I always think of...
Being Whole
“Be a person of integrity,” we tell our kids and teenagers. It’s a goal that may seem fuzzy; what does “integrity” mean, anyhow? Years ago, when I discovered that...
