Advent is my favorite liturgical season. I become extremely excited when Advent is coming, and love observing it by wearing my purple “Advent scarves,” painting
Even in the typically Catholic circles I find myself in most days, Dietrich von Hildebrand isn’t exactly a household name. In fact, I only discovered
While on retreat, a priest discussed the benefits of spiritual reading. He advised the retreatants to begin by reading authors whose name started with “St.”
The cover appropriately displays a fish out of water. Ever felt like that? Like you were in over your head? Like you were way outside
I first came across the artistry of Eliot Morris when I attended a talk by Matthew Kelly from Dynamic Catholic. In between Matthew’s intriguing prose,
Much has been commented on the evangelizing power of painting, sculpture, music, literature, theater, and film. What about comics? Anthony James Perez from the Philippines
How do you judge good music? What are your standards? When do you know that you’ve encountered an incredible song or artist? One way I
A year and a half ago, my husband received a phone call that would change our lives. A priest friend of ours was starting a
I confess, I am an avid Packer fan; last year I went to the playoff game at Lambeau Field when the wind chill was 40
The college semester is upon us again, and at most universities the new academic year is either now beginning or has recently begun []. For
The descriptions are many, the adjectives are abundant. Travesty. Horrific. Incomprehensible. Senseless. You can’t scroll down one page on Facebook without seeing a shared link
So apparently I am not the only one who loves Pope Francis! Of course it is one thing to like someone and another thing to
I have a gift for you. In my decades of teaching experience, I have been introduced to a myriad of delivery strategies, management techniques, intervention
Anne Costa’s book, Embracing Edith Stein, was my traveling companion on my recent trip to Missouri. I wish I had spent more than a few hours
Living my vocation is hard. So, so hard. However, when I truly invest myself completely in loving and serving these humans that God has given
Chances are that if you are on any one of the major social media sites, you”ll know what I”m talking about when I refer to
Vocations in the Entitlement Society In the seventh chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “Ask and it will be given to you.” That works
An entertaining book might be enjoyed on the first reading, but discarded after the second. A good book, on the other hand, gets better after
I was crying again. Sitting in the semi-darkness, the only light coming from the muted TV. Rocking her, always rocking her. My little 3rd child,
I could be very mistaken, but I suspect that the majority of readers here and at other Catholic blogs are somewhat in the choir. If
