I like that these prayers always feel accessible to me—always seem to be running on some subliminal loop inside my heart.
Twelve-year-old me asked to learn the rosary. I’m glad I did. Read Post »
I made a handout to teach my parish the practice of Compline. I wasn’t sure quite what would happen when I took five home.
I took a deep breath, and started praying Compline with my family. Read Post »
Jesus never condemns Thomas. Instead, he invites Thomas to come closer.
Jesus welcomed St. Thomas’s doubt. What about mine? Read Post »
My mom died fifteen years ago, and it’s still tough to think about “doing the holidays” without her. But through God’s grace and our love for Jesus, we’ve created new ways to celebrate the baby who changed the world.
Same Family, New Traditions: Preparing to Wait for Jesus Read Post »
We have insurance policies, health insurance, spare tires, first aid kits, and AAA. What preparation do we have for when we have a spiritual emergency?
In case of emergency… create a spiritual toolkit Read Post »
I had no idea that reading, writing, and editing Daily Devo: Devotions for Families would make me a better disciple, and a better parent.
How Daily Devo Guides My Parenting Read Post »
Responding to kids’ faith questions when they come – including in the car on the way to ballet – helps them understand that faith matters every day of the week.
Math, Sin, and Faith Formation in the Car Read Post »
Maybe faith is just this: to accept that we are loved, even in the brokenness.
E Pluribus Unum – A United, Broken Family Read Post »
St. Jude’s legacy is based on just one spoken question.
Asking Questions with St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles Read Post »
My kids had fun being in charge of the evening’s meal, and I had a good time watching them work together and talk about what makes a good sibling.
St. James of Jerusalem Inspires Sibling Fun and Lentil Soup Read Post »