The Grace of Surrender: A Lenten Invitation
Real Life. Real Faith. What do you need to put down in order to grow closer to [...]
The Many Joys of Lent
Considering Lent as a time of joy seems like an oxymoron. Lent conjures images of solemnity and seriousness. [...]
We Were Born to Do This
Recently, I spent time with a group of Catholic teenagers. Almost without exception, they had smartphones, and their [...]
The 2026 Fasting Experiment
Real Life. Real Faith This is the beginning of the story of the 2026 Fasting Experiment. It [...]
Pride and the Jesse Tree
Faith. Family. Fun. Last year, our family did the Jesse Tree. For those who are unfamiliar, a [...]
These Wonderous Gifts From Our Father
Real Life. Real Faith. “I’m normal!” said my youngest one afternoon as we sat in the car [...]
Helping Your Kids Become Adult Catholics
Young Adult I am a millennial who was raised Catholic and continues to actively practice her faith [...]
The Joy of ‘You’re Invited’
Real Life. Real Family. Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels. (Hebrews [...]
The AI Age and the Encounter With the Father
Faith and Family My predecessors once wrote their newspaper columns with pen and paper. Today, I type [...]
Lessons from a Refilled Nest
Real Life. Real Faith. I’m somewhat nose blind since my bout with COVID a few years ago [...]