Word and Deed – The Feast of St. Stephen
I want my kids to be tender with the vulnerable and disadvantaged, serving their neighbor with compassion. I also want them to be able to share the Good News of how God is working in their lives.
Saints
St. Simon & St. Jude: Never Too Punk Rock for Jesus
The disciples would be seen as misfits in tension with the established social norms and hierarchies. Sounds pretty punk rock to me.
Liturgical Year
The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene reminds me of the strong women who shaped my life.
Mary Magdalene proclaimed to the Apostles and to the world the work of the risen Christ in her life.
St. Peter & St. Paul teach us to embody faith.
Sacrificial love is an embodied faith lived for the benefit of other people.
On Palm Sunday: Hey Jesus, won’t you fight for me?
Palm crosses are an outward and visible sign of the triumph of sacrifice and love.
St. Joseph – Steadfast and Faithful When Life is Upside Down
Once I buried a statue of St. Joseph upside-down, I started noticing how his steady faith carried him and his family through topsy-turvy situations.
Colanders, Kitchen Sink Sprayers, and Baptism
Sometimes even a colander with water-filled holes can help kids understand that they are dearly loved and claimed by God.
