Praying a hedge around our children
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/100817.cfm “When I was a kid.” Seriously, when I was a kid our Halloween costumes were constructed from materials from
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Naming Grace
‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts’
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/092417.cfm As young mothers, we often rose early to hit the pavement for two miles
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Binding and loosing
Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/-082717.cfm Growing up, we were blessed with next-door neighbors who remained lifelong friends. When our
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Crossing to the other side
The first night away from his parents was turbulent for 16-month-old Johnny, with wave after wave of pleading for “Mama,”
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For those who have ears to hear
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/071617.cfm After hiking the path, we were delighted to discover a stone bench. Like books crammed on the shelf, the
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What is the cost?
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings /062517.cfm Several times a summer, we would grab blankets, round up the kids, and head out to the backyard.
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A Father’s Day tribute to superheroes!
One late Friday afternoon, 4-year-old Joe opened his bedroom door, ran through the hallway, careened down the stairs, and practically
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For God so loved the world
When she doesn’t get her way, our sweet 2-year-old, Elin Faith, flings herself to the ground, screams at the top
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Divine Mercy Sunday: marks of mercy
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042317.cfm When engaging our parish grade-school children in a conversation about the Resurrection, I solicited a volunteer. Eight-year-old Francis excitedly
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Ripping off our blinders
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/-032617.cfm When our twin granddaughters were born almost 10 years ago, all eyes were on Ellie at just 2 pounds.
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