God’s Vending Machine is Always Stocked
Recently, I stopped at a CVS to grab a drink before driving out to Paris, Texas, to see my mom. […]
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Prayer
Spontaneous and Rote Prayer with Children
The winter break was coming to its close, and my youngest had a request. “Mommy, can we pray that I
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A Prayer Practice Hidden in Plan Sight
This week my social media memories have been full of events from seven years ago when Hurricane Florence made landfall
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The Vigil of the First Day of School
I have never met a first day of school that did not make me cry. I have been both a
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Looking Beyond the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Purity
Some traditions about Mary, the Mother of God, elevate her purity and virtues to an almost divine level. I first encountered
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A Prayer for Camp Communities
The lake splashed softly against the rocky shore outside the green cabin walls as I took in the news that
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Feeling Benched
Our middle son plays quite a bit of baseball with a deep love for the sport. During the last tournament
Laying the Foundation of Spiritaual Practices
I distinctly remember having a conversation with my husband when our children were very young and I was a stay-at-home
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In the Land of the Living
Years ago, on a beautiful sunny Saturday during my mom’s last battle with breast cancer, I turned aside from my
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Obedience and Submission
Everything conspires to take away from a man who is set in authority over others the sense of justice and
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