Intentionally authentic: shared prayer with my girls
I started to very intentionally work prayer into our daily conversation in ways that didn’t feel forced or hokey.
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Thinking ahead to Pentecost: Five Ways to Celebrate
From fast and simple to involved and edifying, five ways to celebrate Pentecost at home.
Observing – and Discussing – Good Friday with Children [Round Up]
Good Friday can bring challenging conversations with kids. Here are ideas and resources to help.
Twelve-year-old me asked to learn the rosary. I’m glad I did.
I like that these prayers always feel accessible to me—always seem to be running on some subliminal loop inside my heart.
I took a deep breath, and started praying Compline with my family.
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.
Jesus welcomed St. Thomas’s doubt. What about mine?
Jesus never condemns Thomas. Instead, he invites Thomas to come closer.
Same Family, New Traditions: Preparing to Wait for Jesus
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.
In case of emergency… create a spiritual toolkit
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?
How Daily Devo Guides My Parenting
I had no idea that reading, writing, and editing Daily Devo: Devotions for Families would make me a better disciple, and a better parent.
Math, Sin, and Faith Formation in the Car
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.