With the colder months and daylight ending as Summer approaches, many people are going to bed earlier. And with the pandemic still here and teleworking the norm, many others are waking up later. Saint Paul told us to pray unceasingly. That would include our time...
I am a convert to the Catholic Faith. In my evangelical days I read scripture passages such as John chapters 6 and concluded that they were symbolic. This view is still predominant in most Protestant denominations. There came a point when I had to take a deep dive...
The Miracle Maker is a claymation movie that captures key stories of Christ’s ministry. Our kids especially reach for it every Holy Week as it really does an amazing job not skipping over the hard things. From Jesus’s baptism, many many miracles, Palm...
Holy Week: our week to contemplate all that Christ did for us, mourn his suffering and death, and all while preparing for the celebration of easter! Of course Easter baskets are not a need. However, if they are a part of your tradition, here are some last minute...
Easter may be the pinnacle of the liturgical year, but aside from going Mass and sharing a meal with loved ones, when was the last time you truly celebrated the feast? When you were five, perhaps? It seems like Easter has become a holiday for kids, and that’s a shame....
Growing up as a Mexican-American in the United States, I was always intrigued with the cultural practices my parents believed that had no American equivalents. Since children usually trust their parents to steer them in the right direction, I never questioned them. It...
