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.
Word and Deed – The Feast of St. Stephen Read Post »
The disciples would be seen as misfits in tension with the established social norms and hierarchies. Sounds pretty punk rock to me.
St. Simon & St. Jude: Never Too Punk Rock for Jesus Read Post »
Mary Magdalene proclaimed to the Apostles and to the world the work of the risen Christ in her life.
The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene reminds me of the strong women who shaped my life. Read Post »
Sacrificial love is an embodied faith lived for the benefit of other people.
St. Peter & St. Paul teach us to embody faith. Read Post »
Palm crosses are an outward and visible sign of the triumph of sacrifice and love.
On Palm Sunday: Hey Jesus, won’t you fight for me? Read Post »
Once I buried a statue of St. Joseph upside-down, I started noticing how his steady faith carried him and his family through topsy-turvy situations.
St. Joseph – Steadfast and Faithful When Life is Upside Down Read Post »
Sometimes even a colander with water-filled holes can help kids understand that they are dearly loved and claimed by God.
Colanders, Kitchen Sink Sprayers, and Baptism Read Post »