From some quality tested practice and peer reviewed knowledge, I can say that having all seven of these items happen at my parish would make Mass attendance less stressful. So, here’s my thoughts on what needs to change. 1. No fire marshals Matthew Kelly,...
On January 28th, we celebrate the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas. Dominican friar, philosopher, and Doctor of the Church, this man has a lot to teach us. Here are eleven short quotes to complete today in his memory. “Beware of the man (person) of one...
New Year’s is a great time to take and step back, recalibrate, and move forward steadfastly in the direction you want to go. Even though it’s not the “New Year” in the liturgical sense, it’s still an opportune time to discern God’s...
Maybe this happens every year, but this year I’ve come across numerous social media posts arguing about whether it is too early to decorate for Christmas, whether we as Catholics should listen to Christmas music during Advent, and all the nuances that go along with...
I was recently talking to my sister-in-law about gratitude. We both married into this wonderful family and come from completely different backgrounds, so it was fascinating to hear her take on gratitude and compare it to what I’ve traditionally thought. Currently, I...
