Responding to kids’ faith questions when they come – including in the car on the way to ballet – helps them understand that faith matters every day of the week.
Archives for October 2016
St. Simon & St. Jude, Peacemakers & Risktakers
The powerful witness of St. Simon and St. Jude inspired a window at Chartres Cathedral – and inspires us today.
Not-so-great expectations (for clergy kids – and all of us)
Clergy kids get special expectations. But Jesus overturned the expectations of others.
E Pluribus Unum – A United, Broken Family
Maybe faith is just this: to accept that we are loved, even in the brokenness.
Life Lessons from St James of Jerusalem
James’ entire post-conversion lifestyle can be described as both radical and unpopular.
Asking Questions with St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles
St. Jude’s legacy is based on just one spoken question.
Parenting in Pain: I Will, with God’s Help
A few months ago, Nurya encouraged me to write about my experience parenting in extreme pain. Now that surgery is imminent, I’m ready to share how my pain has brought me closer to my family, my friends, and to God.
Q: “Who lives… who dies… who tells your story?” A: St. Luke, Apostle.
The musical’s haunting refrain inspires my gratitude for St. Luke’s ministry of storytelling.
St. James of Jerusalem Inspires Sibling Fun and Lentil Soup
My kids had fun being in charge of the evening’s meal, and I had a good time watching them work together and talk about what makes a good sibling.
Our family’s food choices matter because of our faith.
Not long ago, I was a farmer. These days, it seems like a victory just to get dinner on the table.