Occasions of Prayer
Posted on April 21, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Sarah McDonald
Before I had my own children, I read an inspiring Facebook post from a NOLACatholic mom and friend about how when her children heard sirens, no matter what they were doing, they would stop and pray for all of those affected.
I remember thinking, I want my children to do that. too! Read More
Good Friday
Posted on April 18, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Casey Sprehe
Experiencing the fullness of the Triduum was a pinnacle I looked forward to during my Lenten journey. Not the Pinnacle that is the Resurrection, of course, but the transition from “normal Lent” time into Triduum time. Read More
The Easter Basket Tradition
Posted on April 17, 2019 1 Comment
By Ana Borden
While living in Chicago, I learned more about our Catholic faith and its traditions than I ever anticipated, living in the largest archdiocese in the country and from new friends with worldwide connections.
One of those special, lifelong friends I made was Ewa, a deeply devout Roman Catholic of Lithuanian descent. She was born and raised in Poland and experienced communism and the segregation of faith before immigrating to the USA. Read More
Pray the Rosary Like You Mean It
Posted on April 16, 2019 1 Comment
By Kim Roberts
In January, I accompanied my daughter and other CYO members on a trip down the highway to participate in the March for Life held in Baton Rouge. We rode the bus with parishioners from our church. Read More
Lent 2.0
Posted on April 15, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Casey Sprehe
At the beginning of Lent, I wrote this (Approaching the desert) article. A month into Lent, I’ve already forgotten my own words.
God surely did pick my Lent for me. Someone in my house of 6 has been sick since Lent started. Physical and emotional sickness has been at an all-time high for us. Not one day has passed where we were batting 1,000. And I’ve kicked and scream the. whole. way. Read More
“Trust in the Lord”
Posted on April 14, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Greg Zambrano
Fear gets to everyone old, young and people of all ages. Jesus our Lord invites us with love to trust in him – what the saying on the bottom of the Divine Mercy image, “Jesus, I Trust in You.”
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Meeting Jesus in the Stations
Posted on April 13, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Leslie Bertucci
For years, our family has hosted two special events that we call the Bertucci Family Advent/Lent Extravaganza.
We invite people from church, school, ministry and the community to our home. After sharing a potluck dinner, we have a time of sung worship, prayer and petition. Read More
Losing Focus
Posted on April 11, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Charla Spalluto Misse
My child is extremely focused. I often have to wait for him to finish something before he can really listen to me. I respect my son’s disposition, though. He is showing no disrespect when he isn’t focused on me. He is simply consumed. Read More
A Lenten Reflection: On Motherhood, Surrender and the Grace We Need For Both
Posted on April 10, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Courtney Elmer
I can still hear the sirens blaring outside my hospital window. It was Mardi Gras day 2018. The Rex parade was rolling below, and I was almost 22 hours into labor with my son. Read More
Sparking Joy
Posted on April 9, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Ana Borden
As a minimalist, I have gravitated towards one of the most talked about shows on Netflix – the highly organized Marie Kondo, who helps clients transform their cluttered homes into spaces of beauty, peace and inspiration.
If you are familiar with this new series, then you know that when a household member is in doubt of what items to keep or pass along, she asks one simple and direct question, “Does it spark joy?” Read More
An Unexpected Tradition
Posted on April 7, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Ty Salvant
Derrick and I have a laissez-faire approach to life, which has its ups and downs. With most things, sometimes we do, sometimes we don’t (fill in the blank). Usually, it leads to a less stressful life.
However, it can also result in a lack of intentional traditions. Read More
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