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Seeing Ourselves on Spy Wednesday
During the 2020 Covid Quarantine, Catholics everywhere found themselves navigating the events of Holy Week on their own, away from their parishes and their pastors. It was a strange time, a time when we needed the sacraments more than ever but were unable to access them. As we said at the time, “this is the…
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Sacramental Gifts
In addition to Easter, this is a time of year where our church is preparing to celebrate many sacraments. Our second graders have recently received their First Reconciliation, we have candidates and catechumens preparing to come into the church at the Easter Vigil, and in a few short weeks we’ll be celebrating our First Communion…
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The Humble Masculinity of St. Joseph
Today is the Feast of St. Joseph. He’s a fascinating figure, an integral part of the story of salvation, but in maybe the most ordinary way. A man who was steadfast in faith, righteous and unassuming, who took on a difficult mission with courage and confidence in the Lord’s provision. Scripture doesn’t tell us a…
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The Grace of the Irish
St. Patrick’s Day is another one of our Catholic Feast days that has been secularized and blended with an array of legends, conveyed with caricatures and clip art. What was once a day to celebrate a Godly man who did much to spread the Gospel, is now a goofy holiday full leprechauns, gold coins and…
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Easter Basket Gift Guide
This page may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you purchase from these links. This past Sunday, the church celebrated Laetare Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent. The Latin word Laetare means, “Rejoice” and this Sunday was a day of celebration of hope and joy in the midst of our…
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“The truth that once was spoken”
In 1998, my mom, sister and I got last minute Box Office tickets to Les Miserables in New York City. I was 10 and it was my first trip to the city. The mission for the day was to get a dress for my sister’s wedding. We found a beautiful gold dress that morning at…
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The Other Self-Care
I lay on the table at my physical therapy appointment, taking the time to heal these hips and this back that has carried six precious babes to earth side. It’s a service I can’t help but feel a little guilty about – with the scheduling and the copays and the babysitter fees, but it’s important.…
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Confessions of a Lenten Loser
I am supremely bad at Lent. I don’t want to be, I want to be good at living this Penitential season. I want to excel at handing my life and all its pleasures and conveniences over to the Lord, but I’m not. Every year I slack on my plans, display a lack of self-control, and…
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Best Gifts for First Reconciliation (for Boys & Girls)
This page may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you purchase from these links. In our area, many of our second graders are receiving the beautiful sacrament of reconciliation for the first time. Many Diocese are on different schedules, but here in the Archdiocese of Washington, First Reconciliation is usually…
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Valentine Gift Guide for Catholic Women
This page may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you purchase from these links. St. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s a wonderful time to show your love for that special Catholic woman in your life. St. Teresa of Avila said “It is love alone that gives…
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