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.
Saints
Edible Fudge Rocks for the Confession of St. Peter
The feast of St. Peter’s confession is a great time to mix up some tasty rocks with the kids.
I see my story in the space DaVinci puts between Jesus and St. John.
St. John faints away at the words of Christ announcing his coming betrayal. The space in DaVinci’s painting helps me consider the ways I am separated from Christ.
St. Stephen tells bold truths. Do I encourage that from my children?
My daughter has outgrown her bold statements. But now I miss her brutal honesty.
Jesus welcomed St. Thomas’s doubt. What about mine?
Jesus never condemns Thomas. Instead, he invites Thomas to come closer.
Jesus called; St. Andrew answered.
I imagine hesitation and maybe even resistance into this story. But my children do not.
St. Simon & St. Jude, Peacemakers & Risktakers
The powerful witness of St. Simon and St. Jude inspired a window at Chartres Cathedral – and inspires us today.
Life Lessons from St James of Jerusalem
James’ entire post-conversion lifestyle can be described as both radical and unpopular.
Asking Questions with St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles
St. Jude’s legacy is based on just one spoken question.
Q: “Who lives… who dies… who tells your story?” A: St. Luke, Apostle.
The musical’s haunting refrain inspires my gratitude for St. Luke’s ministry of storytelling.
