Last weekend during Mass, as I listened to the first reading, I was struck by the actions of a faith-filled family in the second book of Maccabees. It was a story that I had heard countless times before, but as … Continue reading
“That moment of blessing, however brief, reminds us of our dependence on God for life; it strengthens our feeling of gratitude for the gifts of creation; it acknowledges those who by their labours provide us with these goods; and it … Continue reading
I remember the exact moment that Andrew learned that he was a father. We had been married for just two weeks, and had only been living together in Maryland for one. We had barely finished unpacking my belongings, and we … Continue reading
The first few weeks of John’s life are mostly a blur now. I have vague memories of those first months with John, but mostly I remember the emotions. I remember feeling overwhelmed in the hospital with so many people in … Continue reading
I thought I had come to terms with my decision to formula-feed my baby boy months ago. To this day, I consider it the best decision I have made so far as a mother. Breastfeeding ruined my first three weeks … Continue reading
When I was in high school, I stumbled across my chemistry teacher at the supermarket in town. It was completely unexpected, and I could barely process his presence before the moment was over and we returned to our respective shopping missions. I … Continue reading
I have never been known to back down from a controversial topic. In the past few years, I have written posts about contraception, gay marriage, fur moms, and Islam. I have been called a bigot and a monster; I have … Continue reading
My husband and I share the duties of a stay-at-home parent. We both work- Andrew part-time, and myself full-time, but we take turns caring for John while the other is working. I even work twelve-hour days in my office twice … Continue reading
For those who have been readers for a few years, you know that I spent time discerning the religious life before I married my husband. For those who have not been reading as long, here’s the short of it: after … Continue reading
This past weekend, Andrew and I attended a friend’s wedding, John in tow. It was the first time that we were bringing John to a wedding that did not involve family members, and as we took our places in a … Continue reading
Love in the Little Things 