A Step-by-Step Guide to Celebrating Michaelmas
On the 29th of September the Church celebrates the feast of the Archangels Rafael, Gabriel, and Michael. For centuries this holy day was called Michaelmas, the day the faithful went...
A Prayer for Our Homeschooling Children
As we begin our school year those of us who homeschool are looking for renewed spirits and a fresh attitude to guide our children's education. I hope this prayer helps...
A Prayer for Our Children's Teachers
It’s that magical time of year again. Shopping carts are filled with endless reams of paper, composition books, glue sticks, and pencils. Big yellow buses are cruising the neighborhood during...
Integrating Faith into Family Vacations
For me, vacation is a highly coveted week at our house. We plan for it all year, map out where we plan on going, save and dream about our week...
Before I Formed You: An Honest Look at a Surprise Pregnancy, Depression and Finding Help
Hot tears covered my hands. I brushed my wet hair from my face and looked up from the table and into my husband's eyes. Some noise blaring from the television...
From Mixed Tapes to School-Supply Shopping Dates: Our Romance After All These Years
There used to be coffee and hot cocoa dates (because up until last fall, I didn't drink coffee). There were flowers. Pearl earrings. Homemade steak dinners (cooked by Fence, of...
Why You Should Get Away With Your Spouse and How To Actually Do It
After navigating the early years of parenting, our family has solidly entered middle-childhood. Although the frustrations of potty-training and sleepless nights have shifted to arguments over bedtimes and screen time,...
5 Myths About Catholic Schools
It’s Catholic Schools Week, so I pray you’ll indulge me. We’ve been Catholic school parents for more than a decade and with five kids currently enrolled, high school to kinder,...
The Quality of Life
The March for Life will take place in Washington DC today. Tens of thousands of people, young and old, will descend on our Nation’s Capital and march in peaceful protest...
Holding Grace
I'm not marching today. The big boys will go off, bundled against the cold. But I will stay home with the wee ones and read stories and sip hot chocolate....
Family and the Gift of Self
My parents are making their way to the airport. The “Cajun Mafia” invaded Denver for a few days to “grandparent” and celebrate 35 years of marriage. Thirty-five years is proof...
A Perfect Paradox
Family can be a perfect paradox. We toil endlessly for the benefit of our family. Yet, we so often convince ourselves that the individuals with whom we share our lives...
