To some in the Church, “Father knows best” is seen as fundamental to Catholicism. I’m not referring to our biological fathers, but to our religious
In a recent post I talked about how much Evie hates her carseat, because she hates to be all by herself in the back seat.
“The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place…it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently
One thing all humans have in common is that we all want to be happy. In America, it is enshrined in our Declaration of Independence
While visiting another parish for mass a few weeks ago, the priest spoke on this Sunday gospel: Hence, he went into his own country; and
What is it like to raise a Catholic family in the 21st century? Hundreds of Catholic mommy bloggers will happily answer the question for you
Perhaps, we should emphasize less praying for discernment and more praying that God’s will be done.
We recently visited my in-laws, and they sent us home with a treasure from my husband’s childhood – a telescope. We brought it home, and
This coming Sunday is the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, and it was with a quote from the Secret Prayer of this Mass that the Fathers
I would like to say that my faith is uncomplicated — to say that I accept and embrace every teaching of our Church with a gleeful
I’ve never had a major crisis of faith. I don’t have a massively soiled past. If you ask my friends, they’d be able to tell
Can you recall any saints that ascended to holiness all on their own? It’s hard to think of saints as solo travelers. We usually think
A few years ago, a mission trip took me to a small church in Africa. The sights the smells and the culture will forever shape
During any phase of transition, the importance of the theological virtues of faith and love are always emphasized. One is counseled to have faith that
(SPOILER WARNING: This article refers to climactic plot points in Shusaku Endo’s novel Silence.) I am a pessimist by temperament and as I observe a
The Diocese of Victoria was recently blessed by two wonderful events. We received our new bishop, Bishop Brendan Cahill, and welcomed our largest priestly ordination
Three weeks ago as my phone lay dying in its own pool of battery loss, I had to make a decision. Do I finally upgrade
I had the honor of being interviewed by Catholic Forum Inc. about my reversion to the Catholic faith and how God called me to become
I was unable to attend the Edel Gathering in Charleston this year, but seeing all of the stories, tweets, and beautiful smiles on the faces
Though I was born in 1984, I grew up watching re-runs of The Cosby Show. So, naturally, I grew up really liking Bill Cosby. I probably didn’t
Every Christian shares in the universal call to partake in the Beatific Vision. His baptism gives him this vocation. The Gospel calls all men to
