I’ve been in the habit of going to regular confession for more than a a decade now. At different times in my life, I’ve gone every two weeks, every three weeks, once a month, and on occasion, every six weeks. … Continue reading
Several weeks ago, a fellow Catholic mom shared a YouTube video with me featuring a conversation between Matt Fradd (the host) and Timothy Gordon (the guest). As the show unfolded, it became clear that Gordon did not believe that married … Continue reading
In the Catholic Church, November is dedicated to remembering all those holy souls that have already passed on to be with God in heaven. We begin the month by celebrating All Saints Day (November 1st) and All Souls Day (November … Continue reading
John is your typical toddler in most regards. He throws the occasional tantrum when he doesn’t get his way; he will eat an entire mini-pizza one day, and then claim to hate the mere sight of such a thing twenty-four … Continue reading
Every year, I dedicate the greater part of an entire class period to reviewing the Nicene Creed with my Confirmation class. It’s not strictly part of the curriculum, but I think it’s one of the most worthwhile lessons of the … Continue reading
Eleven years ago, I got on an airplane for the first time that I can remember and flew to Atlanta, Georgia. I was accompanied by three of my classmates from high school and a nun, and we were headed to … Continue reading
A few weeks back, a petition was circulating social media sites regarding the firing of a theology teacher who had become engaged to her same-sex partner. Naturally, countless people, both Catholics and non-Catholics, gladly signed the petition by which the … Continue reading
When I’m sitting in my office ticking off the tasks in my planner, I like to break the silence with Christian Contemporary music (interspersed with the occasional country hit). Recently, I was struck by a particular song, or more specifically, … Continue reading
Every summer, our parish hosts a Vacation Bible School program, a week-long camp that features Bible stories, craft projects, music lessons, games, and snack time. In years past, this program brought in about fifteen children, with thirty counselors to assist … Continue reading
Holy Days of Obligation. It’s a phrase that many modern Catholics find repugnant. I know plenty of devout Catholics who attend Mass every Sunday, but rarely observe those Holy Days of Obligation (with the exception of Christmas). Many consider the … Continue reading
Love in the Little Things 