Reflections

The Perfect Storm

I am writing this on a Saturday morning. Saturdays are my writing days, when my husband takes over the kids and the house and I disappear into the office with an enormous cup of coffee and noise-canceling headphones. Saturdays are [read more...]

Father’s Day Blessing

Father’s Day Blessing, May the Lord’s abundant blessings be upon all Fathers and Spiritual Fathers this Father’s Day. May He walk beside and bless, fortify and protect you and yours this day and always. May His light shine upon you [read more...]

Catholic 101: Praying the Our Father

The following excerpt is from “Catholic 101: Praying the Our Father,” by Michael Rossmann, SJ, found on The Jesuit Post website… Sometimes I catch myself doing the “Autopilot” Our Father: my lips are moving; sound is coming out; I might [read more...]

“I Go to Mass, but it Feels Like Nothing Changes”

The sacraments that Christ gave his church are powerful. They are life changing. But… they are not magic. Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection makes salvation possible for all of us. But there is one key ingredient that only you [read more...]

Living Parables

Whenever someone begins a sentence with, “This parable means…” I roll my eyes. (Sometimes I do this inwardly, to be polite. But I still do it.) We have a tendency to treat the parables like our mom’s favorite casserole recipe. [read more...]

Bible Study Intro: Blood in the Bible, Old and New Testaments

Kathleen Miller recently led a Bible study at Our Lady of the Wayside, focusing on the theme of Blood in the Old and New Testaments. She highlighted the symbolic significance of blood in covenants, sacrifices, and encounters between humanity and [read more...]

I Love Being Catholic, Here’s Why

If you’re truly open-minded, you can find some truth in most religions. You can find plenty of goodness and beauty as well. But where is the whole truth of God—the “fullness of truth”? Fr. Mike makes the case for Catholic [read more...]

In the Family Way

Look here: there is no one more family-oriented than me. I drive a minivan. I wear mom jeans. I wipe unidentified gunk off of kids’ faces without a second thought. I’m all about family, but I’m not always a fan [read more...]

Do You Go to Hell if You Never Heard of Jesus?

When considering the people of the Old Testament before Jesus’s coming, we might ask ourselves: “Are those without the knowledge of Jesus destined for eternal damnation?” And what about those who have never had an opportunity in our day and [read more...]

This is My Body

A friend in high school once asked me why I wore a Crucifix around my neck. She was a Christian and very devout, so I was surprised at her confusion. “To remember Jesus’ sacrifice,” I said. Her upper lip curled [read more...]