My two best friends happen to be the daughters of one of my mom’s closest friends—we all grew up together—which means my friends and I get to talk about our...
Home Faith
My grandma would have been 99 in September. She made it to April 22, outliving Pope Francis by one day. She was never his biggest fan. The arc of Grandma’s...
My children love hearing the story of the time I got into trouble as a kindergartener, the time I had to “sit on the black line” at recess. It would be...
When I first started dating my husband, I hated sitting next to him at Mass. His leg was constantly bouncing, shaking the pew and distracting me from what was...
Part of me resented when my 68-year-old mom mentioned offhandedly that she was shopping for what she plans to be her final computer. “Laptops tend to last me...
Years ago, I attended a popular Catholic women’s conference where a young participant asked one of the presenters for advice on how to pursue a career as a...
Jesus’ crucifixion was brutal. There’s no way to overlook that fact. As Christians, we believe it was the pivotal moment in all human history. This means if we...
I remember the first time someone referred to me as “opinionated.” While not categorically negative, the trait is hardly complimentary, and being called such...
As our 10th wedding anniversary approached, my wife, Theresa, and I hatched a plan to celebrate. We would ask my parents and brothers to watch our four young...
We’ve made at least one great cultural advancement in recent years when it comes to the holidays: We’ve become aware that for many people, this time of year is...
