Because I haven’t had time to choose my own words wisely or much at all, I’ll rely on Mary’s words on this great feast day and Gaudete Sunday instead: “Hear and let it penetrate your heart, my dear. Let nothing discourage you, nothing depress you, Let nothing alter your heart or your countenance. Do notRead the whole post >>
Cause of Our Joy
My nana, a devout, lifelong Catholic, once confessed that when she was a young mom (she’s 89 now), she had a tough time relating to Mary. “How could I relate to this mom of one and the mom of God no less, who was born without original sin?” Nana had nine kids and like theRead the whole post >>
The Queen of Maternal Empathy
Whatever sorrows life brings, there is someone who can empathize with you. Through her Seven Sorrows (Catholics celebrate this feast today), Our Blessed Mother reveals herself as a model of faith whom you can always confide in, the one who can stand with you at the foot of whatever cross you’re bearing and say, “I’veRead the whole post >>
Happy St. Nicholas’ Day!
Growing up, my brothers and I always hung our “stockings with care” the night of December 5th rather than on Christmas Eve. The next morning we’d celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas and discover small trinkets in our stockings as my mom’s German heritage dictated. I’ve enjoyed carrying on this tradition with my own family.Read the whole post >>
The Feast of All Souls
Remembering my papa (1921-2007) on All Souls’ Day…