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Planning to Celebrate Pentecost at Home
You won't find Pentecost in the aisle at a craft supply store. But there are still simple and beautiful ways ...
Celebrating the Ascension
Today we celebrate the Ascension, one of the major feasts of the church. As a parent, I'm struck by this ...
It’s (still) Easter: time to practice forgiveness.
As a people who celebrate the risen Christ, we are called to forgive 365 days a year. Parenting gives us ...
First Secret of a Pew Whisperer: Being There
In our baptismal vows, we promise to share the Good News with others; as parents, our primary mission field is ...
Honoring St. Philip & St. James, Apostles
St. Philip and St. James remind us that ordinary people responding to Jesus Christ can change the course of human ...
Time flies! So I slow down.
Parents often talk about how fast time flies as kids grow up. I practice staying present to savor the moments ...
7 Ways to Celebrate St. Philip & St. James
I didn't start celebrating saints days when my kids were little. But I can still start now ...
Honoring St. Mark the Evangelist
Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Mark. What lessons can we draw from his life? ...
It’s Earth Day. Let’s get dirty.
In a difficult time, Earth Day reminds us to get ourselves and our kids into the dirt for health and ...
Planning Ahead to Celebrate St. Mark
St. Mark's feast day is April 25th. Celebrate the saint by preparing Sautéed Mustard Greens and reflecting on the parable ...
Grow Christians: Next Steps
We're read the surveys and set our direction for the second phase of the pilot. Also, giveaway winner announcement! ...
Faith at Home, Remembered
Finding a collection of Forward Day by Day covers reminded me of my father's faith practice - a daily ritual ...