The Pedagogy of Saint Thomas
I’m a big believer in “practice makes permanent.” Muscle memory is a real thing. Any of us who have learned […]
Parenting
Hopes and Fears of All the Years
I’ve been thinking a lot about the nature of longing. This has made for awkward holiday gatherings with typical mid-forties
Honoring the ‘Saint’ in Saint Nicholas
I used to play Saint Nicholas and present his story at Christmas markets designed to inspire giving to non-profits helping
Saint Margaret: Christian, Queen, Wife, Mother
Today, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Margaret of Scotland. Her story reads like a fairytale-complex with political intrigue,
Discipleship for Unbelieving Teens
A gift that accompanies most funerals is the opportunity to reconnect with long-distance family. This was certainly true the day
Discovering Your Purpose and Calling in Life Through Faithful Parenting
Parenting is one of life’s greatest gifts and responsibilities. For those who feel called to this journey, it can be
Guidance for Parenting from the Little Flower
It might seem a stretch to take inspiration and strength in parenting from a Saint who entered a cloistered convent when she
Hope Yet to Come
This past June, a two-story house in our neighborhood was struck by lightning during an overnight thunderstorm. The strike opened
Legendary Listener
What does it mean to be legendary? If one were to do some research on Matthew, Apostle, evangelist, and author
Catherine of Genoa: Walking A Different Path
In early May of this year, things were going along pretty well. I was about to start a new job