“The Triumph of the Innocents” reframes the story. Ultimately, Herod lost.
Archives for December 2017
St. John looks for Jesus – and so do we.
As the detritus of Christmas surrounds us, where do we see Jesus?
Word and Deed – The Feast of St. Stephen
I want my kids to be tender with the vulnerable and disadvantaged, serving their neighbor with compassion. I also want them to be able to share the Good News of how God is working in their lives.
The First Day of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, the Lord God said to me, “I have sent Jesus to save thee!”
Faith at Home: Planning Ahead to January
Yes, we’re still in Advent. But January is coming – and with it always comes a chance to begin again.
Christ accepted Thomas’s questions. That’s a parenting lesson for me.
Jesus doesn’t scold or question Thomas; instead, he offers Thomas exactly what he needs.
This year, Christmas came early (but we were together).
This will be the first Christmas in my life I did not spend with my daughter.
Bringing Carols Home for Christmas… and Advent
One Advent, completely by accident, Christmas carols became part of the bedtime routine. And we were glad.
How We Keep Advent: Books, Nativity, Devotionals… and Milkshakes too.
We do not keep elves on any of our shelves to send behavior reports to the North Pole. Christ came for us while we were yet on the naughty list.
My Youth Group is still reading Exodus
Studying Exodus with teenagers is teaching me.