Reflections

A Deserted Place

In one of my favorite shows, “Parks and Recreation,” there is a scene where one of the characters, Jerry, is tasked with stuffing hundreds of envelopes with flyers as part of his volunteer work for a local city council campaign. [read more...]

USCCB Chairman’s Statement on Dobbs Anniversary

Chairman’s Statement on Dobbs Anniversary USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities On June 24, 2024, we celebrated the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, ending the tragic reign of Roe v. Wade. It [read more...]

Shake Off the Dust

Our kitchen floor is at least 35 years old, and it’s the ugliest color to come out of the ‘80s. But it’s a good, durable floor, and my husband, bless his heart, guards it like it was a finely finished [read more...]

Happy Independence Day!

On this 4th of July, let us remember from whom all our freedoms originate, our good and gracious God. Let us pray… God, giver of all good gifts, Help us to be thankful for rest and food, and remember that, [read more...]

Do Catholics Believe in “Signs from the Dead”?

Does a passing blue jay remind you of a deceased loved one? Does a specific number or color call their loss to your memory? Could they be speaking to you through these signs? Fr. Mike opens up about navigating the [read more...]

A Prophet and His Native Place

“A prophet is not without honor except in his native place.” It could be the slogan of high school reunions everywhere. I speak from experience — I didn’t go to my high school reunion, but I do live in the [read more...]

The Secret to Staying Happily Married

We’ve got a “Marriage Pop-Quiz” for you! Would you ditch your spouse to catch a flight? Imagine you’re traveling with your spouse. They go to the bathroom while you wait for your flight to board. But they don’t come back. [read more...]

The Touch of Christ

For a long time, I didn’t understand why the virtual Masses of the pandemic were so wearisome to me. Theoretically, shouldn’t it be a tired mother’s dream, fulfilling her Sunday obligation from the couch, not having to worry how much [read more...]

Bible Study Intro: What’s the Difference Between a Homily and Bible Study?

Kathleen Miller clarifies the distinction between homilies and Bible studies at Our Lady of the Wayside, emphasizing the unique purposes and benefits of each. She uses an example from the scriptures to demonstrate the importance of context in understanding the [read more...]

St. Joseph as Our Example

When it comes to Respect life, it is important in following the example of St. Joseph, to support those who choose to embrace their role as a father in all circumstances, especially in challenging situations. St. Joseph was unexpectedly called [read more...]