November 21, 2018
If you have recently walked into a grocery store, a department store, or even a dollar store, you know it already looks like Christmas is around the corner, although it’s not even Thanksgiving! Retailers are doing their best to make sure you don’t miss any deals of a lifetime on Black Friday, Christmas movies are … More →
November 09, 2018
Haley Stewart’s book is part memoir, part treatise. There’s something in it for everyone, whether you are a single person, a stay-at-home mom or dad, or a grandparent. The basic premise is this: Haley and her husband, Daniel, hipster Millennials, are active seekers of beauty, and this has led them to unusual places. In many … More →
October 31, 2018
Our high school senior is in the middle of college applications. The first is due in a few days and he needs to write the primary essay. Now I remember clearly the stress of writing my college application essays. I thought I would never get through it at the time. Then when I did get … More →
October 24, 2018
For the last couple of months, it has been very challenging to be a faithful Catholic. There’s been a steady drumbeat of bad news about scandals in the Church and betrayal by priests and others in the Church’s hierarchy. We feel tremendous sorrow for the victims and are gravely disappointed by those in positions of … More →
October 17, 2018
With the recent scandals involving some of the highest-ranking officials of the Church, it is worth asking, “how does the ‘domestic church’ of the family continue to stand firm when the universal Church takes such a hit? How do we spread the faith to others when the leaders of our Church fall short in practicing … More →
October 05, 2018
With social media and smartphones, people are more connected—at least digitally—than ever before. Instagram and Facebook provide ample opportunities for families and friends to share their lives with others and foster community. However, this constant connectedness can foster a culture of comparison that sometimes leads to a disordered expectation of perfection. Even Catholic mothers can … More →
