I went to a different parish than usual this weekend. The priest’s homily focused on the question “Is God Here?” The priest acknowledged that it was a strange question to be asking in a church setting. (I would add: especially in a Catholic church, where … Continue readingWhen You Question God’s Love, Prayer is the Answer
It’s an unfortunate fact that many Catholics are ignorant of Scripture. We recognize that private interpretation of Scripture is not the arbiter of truth, and that memorizing isolated verses has the potential to leave us ignorant of important context. But then we sometimes fail to properly … Continue reading12 Scripture Verses for Difficult Moments
This past weekend, my oldest daughter, Rose, received her First Holy Communion. My husband and I were primarily responsible for preparing her for this incredibly special day. We did her lessons from the required First Communion book; we took her to Mass every week (as … Continue readingApproaching Communion with the Faith of a Child
One of my sisters-in-law is an elementary teacher in a public school. She once told me that one of the ways she subtly spreads a Christian message is by teaching her students that when someone apologizes, they should respond not with “It’s OK,” but instead with, … Continue readingTrue Mercy
I came out on Facebook last week. Came out as practically-a-Duggar, that is. More specifically, I revealed that I am having a fourth baby by posting my 20 week ultrasound picture. In my real-life social circle, four children does not a large family make. … Continue readingFour Reasons I’m Welcoming a Fourth Baby