As we steadily move into our third week of Advent, our hearts begin with hope, grow stronger in faith, and gently lead us toward the joy of knowing Jesus is near…

I had this random image of what it would look like if a time-lapse of my day was created…

A common pattern in humans as we face anticipation is that we fidget…

I was beyond expectant as Christmas 1977 neared…

Do you remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books? This series of books began circulating in the 1980’s…

I always appreciate a very helpful graphic whenever I visit a large public space, such as a mall or park or museum…

This Advent I have been following the Hallow App Pray25 challenge…

We here at Faith Friday push the limits, tackle topics controversial to the world…

Today, that topic is Santa Claus.

Jesus is the reason for the season.

Keep Christ in Christmas…

Around this time of year, you often hear people say to look at this through the eyes of a child. I would say to you - look at these next few days from the eyes of a mother…

My mom was a great storyteller. She would entertain us six children with stories about her childhood growing up in Madison, Wisconsin…

Unlike most other Advent seasons, this year I was the one setting out the Nativity set. Usually one of the kids calls dibs on setting it out, but I think this year was supposed to be my year…

I recently saw a post on social media from a friend from college, and I took a screenshot of the post because I wanted to spend more time with it…

Happy Almost New Year’s Eve! Are you ready to welcome a brand-new liturgical year? If you are at least thinking about it, that’s a good start…

Going to Mass used to be such a workout…

My family enjoys scaring me.

I told them that I read an article about how frightening someone can take a year off their life for each occurrence. (So at this point, I am convinced that I have lived WELL past my life expectancy in years). That hasn't helped…

I have wondered this week while reading the daily scripture if Mary and Joseph were nervous. I know how I felt when I was expecting our kids. I know how hopeful, anxious, and excited we were for this life changing event…

Tomorrow marks the 44th anniversary of my chubby-self entering the world. My mom carried me two (long) weeks past my due date, and then I made my appearance to the world as a 9 pound baby girl who could barely fit into the stocking that I came home in from the hospital…

Some of it has been in hindsight, but I am both excited and somewhat surprised to report what a week of JOY this has been.

Father Adam got the ball rolling with his homily on Sunday. Among other things, he reminded us of the importance and priority of joy – Jesus-Others-Yourself…