Faith Friday Blog
Our life can be a witness for others in little and big ways.
“Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.” - Evangelii Nuntiandi 41
Parenting and Learning to Listen
In preparation for this week’s writing, I was reading through each day's daily readings…
Words Matter
Tonight is opening night.
As is customary before the big performance, the whole company of thespians gathered for morning Mass…
EXTRAORDINARILY ordinary
I find it easier to believe that certain people, especially those known as saints, are endowed with special superpowers, or at least amazing graces from God, which empower them to become wonderful individuals…
Ordinary vs. Extraordinary
Lately I've been feeling kind of blah, not inspired - ordinary. Ordinary kind of sounds a little boring…
Hope is an Anchor
When October comes around, the world turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For some, it feels overdone: ribbons on coffee cups…
Christian Love
“I’m so glad you’re here.”
My three year old daughter Jane said this to me the other day, out of the blue, while hugging me…
Lightsabers and Justice
My son’s Star Wars fandom began at a very young age. I love recalling the story when he was about 18 months old and we were at Sunday Mass…
Cause for Celebration
As I purchased and prepared cards to mark special occasions this month, I was amazed at the number of celebrations September offers…
Running With You
This is a photo taken last week in Minneapolis after the school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School…
Partnership
I enjoy a good partnership. I am blessed with one in my marriage. But I also like working independently…
The Nest Looks Different - Again
For the past few summers, we have had our own Animal Planet episode materializing on our front porch…
Change Your Algorithm
A few months ago, I was scrolling on Facebook and clicked on a video of a person who helped lame cows…
The Time of My Life
If you have not already said it out loud, you are likely thinking it: Where has this summer gone?…
We Are What We Eat
Ah, summer.
Summertime allows us the opportunity to take in new material…
Presence Not Perfection
This summer I was invited to join a Bible study with some friends. We are studying the Book of Genesis…
In Dependence
Today, and likely all weekend, we celebrate our country’s birthday, Independence Day…
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