The middle of October is always a bit rough for me. Okay, that’s an understatement. The reality is that I brace myself for this time of year, holding my breath and waiting to see how badly my fibromyalgia will flare up. Since I was 15 years old, I’ve gotten sick this time of year. Knocked … Read more
Discernment is a word we Catholics throw around a lot, especially when we’re talking about big decisions that need to be made, or more likely, have already been made. I know that I don’t usually share my discernment process with the world until it’s over, until I’ve already felt like God said yes, or that … Read more
I used to love today’s Gospel, feeling justified by the story of Mary and Martha. I’m a Mary at heart, always have been. Quiet hours of adoration, reading scripture or other spiritual reading, soaking up the time with my Savior- these are heaven to me. I would be the woman at His feet any day … Read more
Last year we made these super easy rose prints in honor of St. Therese’s feast day (October 1st), and they were such a hit that we’re repeating the project again this year. St. Therese, it is a mark of my love for you, that I’m busting out the paint. You know how much of a … Read more
I’m thrilled to be a part of Sara’s stewardship virtue challenge this week, When she asked what topic I would like to write on, I knew right away I’d want to share about self-care in the midst of caring for others. Pope Francis tells us that, “the world needs everyday saints, those of ordinary life … Read more
We did a soft start to our school year today, and it was wonderful to get back into the rhythm of teaching and learning alongside my kiddos. G is ready for a full on curriculum, so this year we are starting with history and geography, in addition to math, reading, and religion. We’ll be learning … Read more
It’s August and summer is in full bloom. It seems only fitting that it is in this month of the Feast of the Transfiguration, nature herself shows us it’s meaning, in the form of the beautiful butterflies emerging from their chrysalises. Transfiguration by definition is a complete change in form or appearance, into a more … Read more
The Catholic Church is full of feast days. Every single day of the calendar year there is at least one saint celebrated, not to mention the larger feasts and solemnities sprinkled in. It can feel overwhelming to think about starting to celebrate the liturgical year as a family, at least it did to me. Now … Read more
Currently, Mark’s great-aunt is nearing the end of her life, and the kids always make her smile. We were heading out there for a visit to her and Mark’s grandma, her sister, and wanted to bring them something to let them know how much we care and that we’ve been praying for them both. We … Read more
If I were a member of a religious order, I would be a Benedictine. Since my days as a missionary, I have loved Benedict’s practical rule of life. Today on Benedict’s feast day, I have been re-reading Saint Benedict for Busy Parents by Fr. Dwight Longenecker and meditating on how the three Benedictine vows to … Read more