At that time, there stood by the Cross of Jesus, His Mother and His Mother’s sister, Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalen. When Jesus therefore had seen His Mother and the disciple standing whom He loved, He saith to His Mother: Woman, behold thy son. After that He saith to the disciple: Behold thy Mother. … More By the Cross
My daughter got married one month ago today. It was so achingly beautiful, as I know many mothers would say; one of those milestone moments that truly feels etched into my soul. There is one picture from that day that I keep coming back to more than all the others. It captures a truth so … More Union
The Gospel passage for the Second Sunday after Pentecost is from St. Luke 14:16-24. It includes a parable about a man who invited many to his house for a great supper he had prepared. His invitation was met with declines, brimming with excuses and reasons. And so the man sent his servant out to invite … More Invited
I took off work today in obedience to this Holy Day of Obligation. It was a struggle to even ask for it, against my people-pleasing ego in the midst of the busiest time of the year. Busy, not just because Christmas is coming, but year-end for accountants…sigh. Yet, once again, I find myself incredibly grateful … More Advent, Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The overwhelming feeling of this Advent season is that I must turn back to God. But what does it mean to turn back to God? Start over. Reform. “To reform literally means, not to make a new form, but to go back to the original form…back to that dream-form in the mind and heart of … More Advent, the evidence of faith, hope, and love
I almost gave up celebrating holidays. If you have been reading along on my journey, you are well aware of my souring relationship with society and the commercialization that attaches itself to almost everything we do. Being pulled along on a tidal wave of candy hearts and over-sized stuffed animals felt like one more … More Holiday = Holy Day
My kids are mad at me. Again. We have a rule in our house – no electronics after 9 pm. But simply stating a rule is powerless against the spells cast by the hypnotic blue glow. It’s my fault – I haven’t been enforcing said rule. Not surprisingly, everyone is tired, cranky, and distracted. So, … More Why Farva Died
I have been playing ping pong for months. Actually, years. Great game when it’s just for fun. Super frustrating when I’m wrestling with truth. The match is between chasing perfect and striving for holy living. I often feel like I am being tested – will I listen? obey? choose God? Testing is hard to understand. … More Holy Ping Pong
I’ve never overcome the habit of writing reminders on my hand. Sticky notes with quotes and to-dos plaster my desk, my car, my life. My favorite version is a T-shirt that has a simple phrase on it. Be a nice human. I need to become a nicer person. And I need to be reminded. I’m … More Be a Nice Human
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. ~Exodus 20:12 (ESV) I’m blogging today over at Me Too Moments for Moms. Click here to enjoy the post.
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