When there are no clean socks in drawers, it falls squarely on my shoulders. When my five-year-old can’t tie his shoes or read “at his level,” it’s also my fault. … Continued
There are many things that could be said about the troubling and turbulent times in which we are living, but it is becoming clear that today we have one job: … Continued
“Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” These oft-quoted lines … Continued
One of the greatest illusions is that greater freedom will arrive once this or that happens. Once we are older or once we have more time or once we move … Continued
Americans who report a sense of belonging in their communities and day-to-day life has decreased by half since 1976, according to research from the University of Utah. In a similar … Continued
Years ago, a woman in my prayer group was seeking advice about receiving the Holy Eucharist on the tongue. She felt drawn to do it, but ours was a small … Continued
He may be controversial in some circles but the size of Dr. Jordan Peterson’s following certainly gives pause. The clinical psychologist and former University of Toronto professor has been flirting … Continued
Do we desire God? Do we desire to desire him? Even our yearning for God is a grace from him and yet we mostly tend toward lethargy when it comes … Continued
The Gospel of Mark could be renamed to many things: the forthright gospel, the #reallife gospel, the fleshy gospel, but perhaps my personal favourite: the Mother’s gospel. Which is the … Continued
When we encounter babies and their families, the baby has an advantage: it’s not the character of the baby, but of the parents, that speaks to the calibre of the … Continued