There is something about the quiet, still wonder of the Advent and Christmas seasons that inspires some of the most remarkable poetry. We see this in the variety of songs and music of the seasons, as well as the gentle rhyming books that are staples of our tradition...
Last year we wrote a post about the much longed for and finally acquired Vatican Cookbook. It was everything I had hoped and more: and every recipe we have tried has been outstanding and authentic as we have traveled to various countries around Europe and have had the...
On my journey into the Catholic church there were three things that had the potential to derail me: Mary, Mary, and Mary. One of the objections I had, which sprang from my Baptist days, was this title. After all, God is eternal and has always existed. That title, at...
‘Tis now time for edition number six! Pay close attention to these epic picks.Some weird, some kitschSome cute, some rich.In their own way, they point to the true:That time God became man! Merry Christmas to you! (only at, EpicPew) A very ‘scary’...
Blustery winds, icy streets, and bustle of the holiday happenings form the recipe for the perfect storm. The best way to combat the stress I discovered is through preparation for the storm. Recently my family’s home-life has been strained: my wife’s workload keeps...
