Spring has seen the arrival of a puppy at our house. Dixie may be officially owned by the two eldest kids, but the rest are automatically taking on responsibility for … Continued
As we round the last corner of Lent, we will soon enter what was once known as Passiontide, beginning on the Fifth Sunday of Lent. As a child, I never … Continued
Time to line up the meatless meal ideas for Lent: homemade vegetable soup, macaroni and cheese, scrambled eggs, quesadillas and refried beans, tuna melts, shrimp stir fry, and don’t forget … Continued
I, along with many others, am profoundly struck by Pope Benedict’s last words on this earth. “Lord, I love you” was whispered by the 95-year-old Pontiff on the day of … Continued
My family’s Christmas celebrations would not be complete without Gammy’s cherry bars. My late mother-in-law’s recipes are staple treats at Christmas in our house, and if I failed to make … Continued
End Times, Short Times, Faith Times Are you prepared for the end times? Does thinking about the end times make you uncomfortable? Do your kids ever ask about the end … Continued
A few months ago, I purchased a small chalkboard sandwich sign at a second-hand store, with the idea to use it to highlight the saint of the day for the … Continued
My daughter started taking Gaelic lessons more than a year ago and it’s opened my eyes to the story that language tells about a people. When I sat in on … Continued
Too often lately I’ve been asked by fellow moms to pray for their children who are struggling with mental health issues. The stories are eerily familiar. They tell of a … Continued
The pro-life movement, as I have known it intimately my entire life, has always been entwined with the Catholic Church. As a young child, I remember hearing, both at Mass … Continued