My Youth Group has been talking about the March for Life for months. When we first started our little group, only a handful of students had ever attended the March before, and even for them, it had been quite a … Continue reading
This past weekend, while I was sitting in my regular pew for Mass, a baby began crying in the back of the church. He wasn’t overly distracting. He was not throwing a temper tantrum. He was not screeching at the … Continue reading
Back in October, my parish held their first ever Family Rosary Night. Led by our brand-new Youth Group, all of the Religious Education families in our parish were invited to participate in an outdoor, candle-lit family Rosary. Alright, I’ll be … Continue reading
With just one more week until Christmas, I’m counting down the final days in terms of work events. There are just seven more days before Andrew and I begin our Christmas road trip, which translates into just three more events … Continue reading
No one would be surprised to learn that there are certain divisions within the pro-life movement. You just need to attend a single March for Life to realize that many types of groups will be represented: Catholics, Protestants, Muslims, Jews, … Continue reading
My husband and I recently attended a wedding, our first since getting married ourselves back in May. We were invited to celebrate the nuptials of a very devout Catholic couple, and as I sat in our pew, I was struck … Continue reading
Halloween- it’s one of my favorite times of the year. I absolutely love that we have a day dedicated to pretending to be someone we’re not and eating copious amounts of candy. I love the crisp feel of the air, … Continue reading
While Pope Francis was here for his whirlwind visit to the United States, my Facebook newsfeed was bombarded by positive responses to his words and actions. People applauded his time with Catholic Charities. They approved of his words on human … Continue reading
Week twenty. The halfway point. Half of my pregnancy is already behind me; half still awaits. In the past four and a half months, I’ve learned a lot about being pregnant. It has also given me a whole new way … Continue reading
To all parents of children in catechism classes: First of all, thank you for bringing your children to catechism classes every Sunday. There are plenty of parents out there who would prefer that their children “choose for themselves” once they’re … Continue reading
Love in the Little Things 