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Support from Our Queen Mother
When I was a new youngish mother I craved recognition and validation that what I did was important. I don’t mean I just sort of wanted it (that is still...
Let's Be Fair
It’s not fair! How many of us stopped saying this aloud but still secretly grumble it under our breath? I was once riding in a friend's car when I noticed...
Always Forward
On my very first retreat with high school students a beautiful image entitled "The Sower" mysteriously appeared on the cover of my binder. To this day I have no idea...
Saint Paul's Smackdown
I must admit: I love a straight-shooter. Now, I’m not talking about people who are cruel or careless with their words. But when someone who loves me has the courage...
Feeling Unworthy to Follow
I wonder if Matthew felt unworthy. I wonder if he thought twice when Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” Scripture tells us, “[Matthew] got up and followed him.” (Matthew 9:9)...
An Aptitude for Gratitude: Lessons from the Children
I've witnessed a handful of excellent lessons on gratitude. Most of these lessons have come from observing young children in the way they live and pray and experience life. Through...
The Real Reason We Gossip
"I probably shouldn't be talking about this, but . . ." How many times have we been a part of a conversation initiated this way? How many times has gossip...
Pray More to Trust More
I have long appreciated intercessory prayer in my own prayer life. I love praying for other's intentions; I find it brings my own prayer life closer to God, helping me...
Don't Be So Hard on Yourself
We live in a nice, quiet Mayberry-type town. People are friendly, there are plenty of parades, everyone knows your name, and my neighbor’s dog won’t stop pooping on our lawn....
Love Briquettes Loaded Up
"For from the fullness of the heart, the mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45) Jesus tells us what it looks like when we listen to His words and follow His law in...
Never Alone but with Our Lady of Sorrows
Wait, what? My pulse quickens. My skin flushes. I feel like I am under water. Have I taken a breath? He tells me the news. I am looking at him,...
The Fierce Wonder of the Cross
Today we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. We all are ever grateful for what was won for us on that Cross. And yet, sometimes I...
