This is the time of year when we usually hear a lot about “summer reading lists.” Many of us have been brushing up on our reading lately anyway, in light … Continued
What are you growing these days? Are you growing a garden with colourful, aromatic plants? Have you planted a selection of seeds that will transform into good things to eat, … Continued
Easter has come, but in many ways it still feels and looks like Lent. We are still in waiting mode, wondering when we will be free of this COVID-19 lockdown. … Continued
When was the last time you explained the cross to someone? I recently found myself trying to explain the significance of the cross to a group of young people in … Continued
A few years back, when my youngest son was just starting to put sentences together, I found him standing in front of the closed door to the closet where he … Continued
Kids are asking tough questions these days. What do you do when your child comes to you with, “Mom, how come Sally has two dads and no mom?” What about, … Continued
If there’s one word I would associate with Christmas, it is “tradition.” Maybe it’s because the three oldest kids and I recently attended a high school production of Fiddler on … Continued
My son recently started playing competitive basketball. On game days, he and his teammates, all of whom are under the age of 12, are required to wear a collared shirt … Continued
One of my favourite Halloween costumes was a few years ago when my son, Tom, who was seven at the time, dressed as Saint John Paul II. I think the … Continued
Chatting with a friend recently, I commented that some days are so busy it’s tempting to wish I were living in a cloistered convent, where everything is ordered and prayer … Continued