Christmas has always been my favorite day of the year, so hearing we were due to have a baby on Christmas Day thrilled me beyond
Faith, Grace, and Contentment in Suffering The early pilgrims came to America, not for economic benefit or better schools for their children. They came to
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Boston Latin School was America’s first public school. It was founded in part by Reverend John Cotton and Puritan schoolmaster Philemon Pormontin in what would
Part I “Rejoice in the Lord always.” This is so vital that Saint Paul repeats it in that famous passage from Philippians 4. This is
As a mom, the popular phrase taken from Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” was a hefty yoke on
You missed the start of Lent and now you are wondering if it’s too late to start. You might be thinking, “What’s the point?” Maybe
I understand the sentiments of those who say a special needs child is an “angel,” but understanding what they mean doesn’t mean I agree with
School, both government mandated and Catholic faith formation through CCD classes, is now in session. In America, children wake up, get ready for the day,
Life is close to idyllic this time of year. Summer temperatures are not quite at their peak. Barbecues are held every weekend. School is out
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, but for many faithful Catholics the picture perfect, Hallmark version of Mother’s Day will never happen. For many single
Committing myself to Jesus through Mary in Consecration seemed like a nice thing to do. Growing up in a Catholic home, I went to Mass
At a few years short of half a century, I was the second youngest on a bus that departed before any sign of dawn’s early light. I’d joined a priest,
The new year follows Advent, a time to look forward and back, and Christmas, a time to celebrate the birth of hope and love. These holy
The second line crept slowly across the end of the stick in my hand. Pregnant. Again. I put the stick on the edge of the
I was tired, bone tired. It was a tiredness that went beyond mere physical exhaustion to conquer every thought. It pumped through my heart to deflate my entire
The upcoming presidential election has sparked great debate. Many feel there is no good candidate and are left wading through issues with no easy answers. Of top concern
This time last year, I happily watched several presidential candidates discussing values which reflected mine. Their plans for our nation had differences, but I could picture many of
This time last year I was so excited about what might happen in America during the next election and what effect that might have in
I write this while enjoying a week on a lake in southern Maine. It’s the same place we’ve gone for our annual family reunion for over
“Hey guys, I’ve got this great idea for a family project. We can work on it together this summer!” “Really Mom?” “Cool!” “What is it?” I
Ask any New Yorker, in our post 9-11 world, what “See something? Say something,” means and they’ll tell you. It’s actually a very simple idea