Living the Liturgy
Waiting Songs
It’s hard to avoid Christmas music, and we don’t completely shun it, but when we do find albums that stick to an Advent theme, they will get heavy play in our home.
Who’s Who in the Nativity
Ever wonder why certain animals were depicted in that manger scene besides reflecting the cultural context of the era Christ was born?
The Little Things
As Advent dawns, I can feel my stress level rising. It’s easy to get caught up in the busyness and to forget the reason for the season.
St. Catherine of Alexandria
St. Catherine of Alexandria is a beautiful witness for each of us in her example of total surrender and complete devotion to her faith.
Christ the King
Christ the King is the name of the parish where I grew up in Des Moines, IA. It’s actually a fairly simple church with a brick exterior and a wooden beam interior.
Our Lady the Undoer
Sometimes I am disgusted at the rope I bring to her, the rope of my life, full of more huge knots than I care to count.
Carving Out the Sacred
The miners spent their days and nights in the mine. Their choice was either to have no church or to literally carve a sacred space out of rock and salt.
Sainthood: The Path to Heaven
The road to heaven is paved with many pride swallowing moments. Many teary apologies. Many whisperings of “will you forgive me.”