A New Year is here, and with it new blessings, joys, sufferings, and opportunities to grow in the Lord. If you are one of the millions of Americans who knows someone with a mental illness, pin this reminder list with your New Year’s resolutions and … Continue readingSeven Things Your Mentally Ill Friend Wants to Tell You in 2017
In honor of the feast day of the Holy family which until 1969, was celebrated the first Sunday after Epiphany, and is now celebrated the first Sunday after Christmas, I bring to you – seven beautiful images of the Holy family. Some well known and … Continue readingSeven Quick Takes: Images of the Holy Family
For the Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God, January 1, 2013. For Carla, because she showed us how to follow the Blessed Virgin Mother’s example so well. Lord, have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. Christ hear us. Christ graciously hear us. … Continue readingHoly Mother of God: A Litany for Women
The days leading up to January 1st are filled with resolution-making for the new year ahead – eat healthier, exercise more, spend more time with our family, make more money, be more organized, think more positively. We look at our lives, find an area in which … Continue readingIt’s A New (Liturgical) Year! – How to Make a Resolution and Keep It
He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6:31 Our day started like many others: late night at work followed by a hectic morning that started too early. Putting the then baby into the double stroller … Continue readingReflections on a “Good” Day