Trouble with CandlesSeveral weeks ago, my three oldest sons had the privilege to serve for the Stations of the Cross. One carried the crucifix and the other...
Hope in The DarknessMarch is a special month for me. It is the month my husband Nick and I welcomed our son Jack into the world. His time on earth was short,...
Seeing the Unseen, Hearing the Unheard, and Touching the Untouchable. A Mom Reflects on Jesus Meeting the Leper in Luke's GospelI begin to tell them of this unbelievable man Who saw me when no one else saw me. Who heard me when no one else heard me and Who touched me
Jesus was Rejected TooJesus experienced public cruelty long before His walk to Calvary. During his passion, Jesus was betrayed, physically and emotionally...
Hosting JesusCooking is hard. It is a skill that I have never been good with. I do it because my family has to eat, but the outcome could be better....
Encounters with Jesus in the Gospels Lenten Series Part 1- Bishop Neary's Witness of Christ's LoveI could see the sweat dripping from the brow of the well-meaning priest. He was anxiously pacing through the throng of people, reminding...
Set FreeI am embarking on an impenetrable milestone in life. On January 29 it will be the fourteenth anniversary of my mother losing her life in...
Was Christmas Special Enough?Last night I was sitting in my favorite chair, staring at my Christmas tree. It’s chaotic, with the bottom branches half empty and the...
The Napless Road to SanctificationThis past week my teething daughter has struggled during nap time. The pain of her cutting teeth prohibited normal-length naps. I spent a...