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Holding God’s Hand
Posted on May 27, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Stacy LaMorte As I was walking into school on yet another rainy morning this week, I was following behind a preschooler and her mother. They were both decked out in their rain boots and ponchos, and mom was carrying an umbrella. She was holding her daughter’s hand with her free hand as they made […]
The Rhythm of the Rosary
Posted on May 22, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Leslie W. Bertucci Imagine a child sitting in his mother’s lap, murmuring to her while fingering the beads of her necklace, while she shows him the pictures of a book. Each page she turns takes the child deeper into a beautiful spiritual mystery. Perhaps they’re sitting in a rocking chair, and the rhythm of […]
Fearless
Posted on January 14, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Greg Zambrano The passion of Christ is a very violent and horrific event, but we should never be afraid of a crucifix – just respect and honor it. Many courageous Christian men and women have stared at, venerated and exalted one. Valiant saints like Maximilian Kolbe, Edith Stein, Maria Goretti and others […]
The Gratitude Journal
Posted on January 7, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Ana Borden One of the most well received gifts on Christmas Day was a gratitude journal for our oldest child. During a year where the focus has been one of what went wrong versus what we should be grateful for, it has definitely been a good addition during our nightly routine. In just a […]
Glorifying the Lord and loving my neighbor
Posted on January 5, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Ty Salvant God has gifted each of us with a variety of talents – mental and physical, personal and social. Coupled with our personality, our talents take different forms. Some manifest outwardly as with a singer, while others focus inwardly such as songwriters. But these are all talents nonetheless.
‘Bluey’ on Disney+: Choosing the better part
Posted on January 3, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Kristen Bourgeois There are a lot of children’s television shows nowadays. So many options. And they all fall into different categories. Some have great quality when it comes to learning and problem solving. Some are shows that have no value at all. Then there is another group of TV programing that is good but […]
Time to Clean House
Posted on December 17, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Ty Salvant When I am hosting an event at my house, I want to create an inviting atmosphere. I focus on the rooms that people can see first. Then, there is a hierarchy to my process. First, declutter then clean larger spaces, the floors, surfaces, seating and so on. A few years ago, I […]
Cleaning out the Fridge
Posted on November 17, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Mary Bruno The other night, Chris and I were watching a TV show which showcased a journalist husband struggling to support his pregnant wife. The refrigerator had broken again, so the camera caught him tossing spoiled food into the trash with an incredibly sad look on his face. The pain of disappointment was evident […]
Being Thankful
Posted on November 15, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Charlotte Phillips Over the past several years, it seems to be a trend on social media for people to post something they are thankful for everyday during the month of November. This year, the trend seems to be a bit different, though; more people seem to be counting down the days until 2020 is […]
Do Clothes Make the Mass?
Posted on September 24, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Kim Roberts Being a woman of a particular age, I recall attending Mass every Sunday with my family dressed in “church clothes.” My sister and I almost always wore dresses or skirts, my brother always wore dress trousers with tucked in button-down shirts, and we all wore dress shoes. We never questioned it; we […]
Golden Rule
Posted on July 16, 2020 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis Summertime is here! Due to this pandemic period, my daughters are eager to return to school. Keep in mind, they did not get a break from school. During this time, school was continued through online lessons. I asked both of my daughters “What do you miss about school?”
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