Since I am almost entirely Irish, St. Patrick’s Day is every day. His medals are worn by two of our children, his prayer is a common choice for the mornings, and his biography by Tomie dePaola is regularly plopped in my lap by a child … Continue readingA Day for Feasting
This #7QT post is for all the fathers out there. I am using the term “fathers” very broadly. Fathers are those men in our lives who raised us, taught us the faith, and taught us how to live the faith. They can be biological fathers, adopted … Continue reading7 Quick Takes Friday, #7QT: Role Model Saints for Dads
Yesterday was Father’s Day; the day we set aside to celebrate the men in our lives who have helped us become the people we are today. In many ways, like Mother’s day, Father’s day has become a very commercialized holiday- perhaps not quite as commercialized … Continue readingIn Defense of Fatherhood
Today’s post is a brief* overview of my life the past two weeks. As if being six months pregnant, homeschooling, and headlong into various projects at my parish {oh, and the small task of running Catholic Sistas} wasn’t enough, we {possibly foolishly} decided to start … Continue readingSuffering, Lent, and St. Joseph
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all … Continue readingIte ad Joseph – Go to Joseph