I sincerely hope people start making peace with the fact that we cannot control the outcome of this pandemic. No SARS vaccines have been viable in the last seventeen years. One may be found for this one, but there’s a good chance it won’t. That means herd immunity is our best shot, which means we …
Catholic Exchange: Getting Out of God’s Way and Cooperating with His Divine Plan
**Hi all, I know my writing has been sporadic the last few months. Thankfully, it looks like our health issues are abating. My husband and I have both had one of those years. I am hoping to return to more frequent writing. I had to take a break from grad school due to my gall …
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Frequent Confession, the Eucharist, and the Need for Conversion
During this Lenten season we are called to examine our lives more closely in light of our relationship with Christ and His Church. Fasting, prayer, and almsgiving bring us deeper into the mysteries of Christ and our own journey to holiness. Lent is also a time to draw closer to the Sacraments, especially the Holy …
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Pope Francis and the Problem of the Eldest Son
Last week as I watched Pope Francis address Congress and our nation a thought dawned on me. Since Pope Francis' election I have watched as certain groups within the Church and outside of the Church get themselves tied up in knots because of what he says and how he says it. These people are varied …
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Love Changes the Ordinary, the Mundane, and the Ugly
Yes the picture above is an ordinary dandelion. The weed that is the bane of gardeners and lawn owners in their quest for spring and summer perfection. To adults it is nothing more than a pest to be rid of. In fact, most people would either look at this image that I took with derision …
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Falling Short and Conquering Sin
I am having one of those days in Motherhood and as a Christian when "I do the very thing I hate" to quote Saint Paul. I have allowed little things and my own failures drag me down. That is what the Devil wants. He would rather I wallow in self-pity rather than ask The Lord …
Swimming the Depths 