As I was preparing dinner, the youngest of my six children climbed upon my kitchen counter and excitedly told me about his day at school. It was early December and his class had begun practicing for the annual First grade Christmas Nativity play that was to be performed during the homily at the Mass on … Read more
“Through silence, we return to our heavenly origin, where there is nothing but calm, peace, repose, silent contemplation, and adoration of the radiant face of God.” ― Robert Sarah, The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise I love the woods. Getting away from the noise of the world, the stress of work, and … Read more
Weekday mornings are a struggle for my family. There are so many pitfalls – getting dressed, eating breakfast, FINDING SHOES, etc. By the time I exit the drop-off line at school, I often feel I have survived a major test of fortitude and patience. So I was particularly struck by a sweet moment this morning.
“You Learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working, and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves” – St Francis De Sales. We are born with a large learning potential that is ready … Read more
The increase in the self-help market aimed towards women is skyrocketing. It seems like every other post on Facebook is about how to be a “Boss Babe” or a “Mom Boss”. I am hearing constantly that I can have it all if I just “hustle”. What I’m really hearing is that the current version of … Read more
The decorations and trees are down or are soon to be within the week (unless you are liturgically hardcore or just lazy). We find ourselves in that curious wintertime after-glow (hang-over?) of the holidays. 2019 is here y’all. . .what’s your resolution? I have a love-hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions. I adore coming home … Read more
Lord, today when I rise, may it be in silence. If not, may you help me obtain my interior quiet on this day. Give me the grace and time to pray; to be close to you in the chaos and noise. If my prayer time does not look as I hoped let it be enough … Read more
Genesis sells New homes, new creation Behind our border wall Old problems, separation. She loves her With a heart for helping Years go by (In)fertility, surprising. Trooper watches, fireman protects My age, my time The clock connects. At the end, A family of five, Alone their father Takes all to bike ride. Can one person … Read more
With five kids and 3 dogs, poop was part of my daily life. While raising babies, I’d seen it on every surface in my home. The dogs were no different. Poop foot prints? Seen it. Used as an art medium? Of course. My reaction to these cleaning tasks ranged from tired irritation to real disgust. … Read more
Our children are adopted from Eastern Europe. Adoption doesn’t define our family, but it is a big part of who we are. We met our youngest daughter when she was five and adopted her when she was six. For her first Christmas, she asked for a baby doll. She had never had her very own. … Read more