Ashes and Pretzels
Did you know that the Catholic Church was instrumental in the creation of the popular salty, twisty snack we now call the pretzel?
Molly Koop
St. Blaise: Bishop and Martyr
In 2017, our family and friends prayed the novena to Saint Blaise leading up to his feast day. Our intention was for the healing of my carotid artery which had been seriously injured during childbirth.
Cranberry Jelly
We thanked God for that humble can of jellied cranberries because it was given in a generous out-pouring of love for our family from a community who fully embraces the Works of Mercy.
Table for Ten
Our dining room table was our companion for leftover nights, Minnesota hotdishes, and the messiest spaghetti dinners.
A Saint Nicholas Tradition: Recalling our Children
Like many families, ours enjoys the tradition of celebrating the Feast of Saint Nicholas on December 6 with a “visit” from the beloved saint.
We Are Family: Saints in our Home
My husband and I are committed to making the lives of the saints come alive in our home; we want our children to know that they are saints-in-the-making!
Young Pilgrims
Paramount in experiencing pilgrimage with children is maintaining realistic expectations.
Summertime Favorite
One thing our family loves most about the warm summer months is the ability to enjoy a family meal on the patio. There’s something really wonderful about casually dining on our rotation of summer standby meals on a summer night.
Road Trippin’ It with Littles
Though our adventures are not without mishaps, we’ve learned a few things about keeping little people content.
A Daily Examen: Up Close and Personal with the Scuff Marks
The majority of the walls in our modern farmhouse are white. I began my mission to freshen up with a bucket of white paint and a critical eye.