Going to a new parish isn’t easy. You know all know what I mean. Whether you’re “church hopping” (trying to find the right parish community for you) or just visiting, we’ve all been the “new kid” at one point or another. Every parish has their own community dynamics; their own way of doing things. Stepping …
Thoughts and Emotions Every Catholic Introvert Has When Attending a New Parish Read More »
Each week, we go to Mass as a family. And after Mass, I sometimes wonder if going to Mass was even worth the time, because most of it felt like we were corralling kittens! Here are some awesome tips and tricks to prepare and get the most out of weekly Mass. 1. Get the readings …
The USCCB’s theme and logo for Catechetical Sunday 2019 was met with disappointment . . . to put it mildly. Here it is, in case you missed it: “Stay with us” . . . ? That’s the message we’re supposed to deliver on day one? Well, in the hopes of avoiding a similar response next …
New (Better?) Theme Ideas for Catechetical Sunday 2020 Read More »
We exalt in the cross to be transformed by the cross!
September is observed as the month of Our Lady of Sorrows. On the feast day, September 15th, some Catholics partake in the devotion to the seven Sorrows of Mary by praying seven Hail Marys while meditating on each of her seven sorrows. As revealed to St. Bridget of Sweden in the 14th century, by partaking …
The Our Lady of Sorrows Mother Challenge, Accepted! Read More »
Looking for WiFi names that will give your Catholic neighbors and friends a good laugh? Look no further. 1. LAN does not live on bread alone But on every byte of wisdom that comes forth from the mouth of God. 2. City of Dis Waiting for the page to load is the sixth circle of …
There is no shortage of moral tales in Jane Austen’s six completed and published novels. After all, she was the daughter of an Anglican minister and lived an upright life. Although I’ve already written about the characters that best examples of the 7 deadly virtues, this time we’ll focus on which characters best exemplify their …
If the 7 Capital Virtues Were Jane Austen Characters Read More »
Besides the normal pencils, paper and backpacks that we normally send kids back to school with, there is a list of Catholic supplies kids should never go to school without. A morning prayer Every morning on the way to school, turn off the radio and say a quick prayer over your children. There is nothing …
Catholic Back to School Supplies That Aren’t on the School Lists Read More »
Catholics around the world celebrate the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. Few saints played a greater role in salvation history. Known as the greatest prophet, he prepared the way for Jesus Christ. Normally, I tend to remember the ending before the beginning of a story. The author Henry Wadsworth Longfellow described it best, “Great …
How the Greatness of John the Baptist Guides Us to the Greatest One Read More »
As we celebrate the feast of a particularly awesome mom, St. Monica, enjoy this list of other awesome moms who are canonized saints or blesseds. These women show us the grit and grace needed to fulfill the vocation of raising saints. 1. St. Monica You can’t control your kids but you can pray for them …
11 Mom Saints That Prove It’s The Best and Hardest Job Read More »