“The Triumph of the Innocents” reframes the story. Ultimately, Herod lost.
St. John looks for Jesus – and so do we.
As the detritus of Christmas surrounds us, where do we see Jesus?
The First Day of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, the Lord God said to me, “I have sent Jesus to save thee!”
Faith at Home: Planning Ahead to January
Yes, we’re still in Advent. But January is coming – and with it always comes a chance to begin again.
This year, Christmas came early (but we were together).
This will be the first Christmas in my life I did not spend with my daughter.
Bringing Carols Home for Christmas… and Advent
One Advent, completely by accident, Christmas carols became part of the bedtime routine. And we were glad.
How We Keep Advent: Books, Nativity, Devotionals… and Milkshakes too.
We do not keep elves on any of our shelves to send behavior reports to the North Pole. Christ came for us while we were yet on the naughty list.
Joyful and Ambivalent: Gift-Giving at Christmastime
I want to give my children gifts, but I don’t want them to confuse the fun of getting stuff with real joy.
Lego, Star Wars and Advent Formation
When we make family formation a fraught exercise, we work against our own desires.
Lessons in Imperfection: Advent Edition
I must have forgotten to share my peace and joy-filled plan with the kids.