One of my favorite aspects of parenting, and one of the most difficult things to remember, is that I am simply a steward of God’s children.
Being Stewards of God’s Children with Saint Joseph Read Post »
As a child, unwrapping the nativity set was one of my favorite aspects of decorating for Christmas.
Holy Family Road Trip Read Post »
Jesus’ family makes me uncomfortable. In fact, I wouldn’t allow such seedy characters into my living room or sanctuary.
Redeeming Messy Family Trees Read Post »
Sitting around the breakfast table last year, I read through the story of the Annunciation with my children. We paused at the illustration and took in the details. Dirt floor. No windows. I asked, “Does this look like a poor person’s house or a rich person’s house?
What if God Doesn’t Want “the Best” for Your Child? Read Post »
As I stared at the crowds amassed around our holy family, it occurred to me that with our first child, other than the occasional comment on our parenting and her stranger glare reserved demeanor, we were pretty much left alone as parents to sink or float.
“The Triumph of the Innocents” reframes the story. Ultimately, Herod lost.
I remember the Feast of the Holy Innocents – and that hope is hard to kill. Read Post »
