Endorsing My Sins Do you talk about your sins? I think the gut reaction is, “of course not!” At least, that’s what the gut reaction is for me. But my gut reaction…might have been wrong. I thought that I was fairly clear-cut about sin. Sins … Continue readingTalking About Sin
I never felt a weight associated with the liturgical seasons until I had children. From the moment I held my eldest son, I knew I had the grave responsibility to raise him as a good Catholic in a world that, at times, can be a … Continue readingMy Liturgical Suitcase: The Penitential Psalms
Sometimes, I’m a willing passenger. But most of the time, I promote myself all the way up to chief engineer. I’m talking about the Complain Train that I frequently find myself on. Let me tell you, last night I was definitely the chief engineer, taking … Continue readingJumping Off the Complain Train
I stood at the doorway of my room, completely overwhelmed just looking at the piles I knew I finally had to deal with. I had been putting it off and letting it build up for far too long – years, in the case of some … Continue readingThe Importance of Decluttering Your Soul
“Cute dress, love your shoes.” A friend compliments. “Thanks”, I say leaning in a little to whisper, “They were such a steal, that I bought another in a different color. And, this dress, it was next to nothing on clearance. “ As I think about … Continue readingWhat Consumes Me