25th Sunday In Ordinary Time: Putting God first
My son got stung by bees this week. I think it was the first time, but it turned out alright. I wasn’t there when it happened...
September 22, 2019
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Like a well loved blanket
Friday, on the way to school, my oldest son said “Mom, I just love sleeping so much. I wish I could be back in my room...
September 13, 2019
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Trust
Earlier this week, my son and I had a small disagreement on our walk to school. I think he and I have very similar stubborn attitudes...
September 7, 2019
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time – A lesson in Humility
When I tried out for the elite choir in high school and didn’t make it, I quit choir. At the time, I told myself it was...
August 30, 2019
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time: What will it take, Lord?
A few days ago, my son and I were talking about Pokémon cards – he is obsessed. I have been using earning cards as a reward...
August 24, 2019
If today you hear his voice…
The readings for this Sunday made me instantly think of the story of St. Ignatius. Maybe it’s because I have been writing a lot and talking...
August 3, 2019
Martha or Mary?
Whenever we have a big holiday meal in my family, I do the dishes. In a way, it’s a gift to my family so they don’t...
July 20, 2019
Sunday Readings: Having patience with the Questions
A regular part of my life since my oldest son turned two has been audiologist visits. Test after test to first try and figure out whether...
July 12, 2019
I send you out as lambs among wolves…
We had our bi-annual “wrestle the three little ones to the dentist” earlier this week. We have been every six months since each kid turned two....
July 5, 2019
Choosing not to look away
I had a nightmare the other day. I was running throughout my house, opening one door after another trying desperately to find my sons. They were...
June 29, 2019