We Met A Stranger on the Road
Terrorism teaches us to fear the stranger. But our faith calls us to love.
Celebrating St. James, Apostle
There is something about Jesus that makes a claim on a person. St. James knew that at first hand.
Celebrating St. Mary Magdalene
The work of beholding resurrection and new life belongs to all the faithful.
Charting a Course of Faith when the Road Gets Rough
I haven’t given up on our country. I haven’t given up on God.
My daughter is growing into leadership – as an acolyte.
I am blessed as I watch my child grow. She is blessed as she learns she can be part of leading liturgy.
Preparing to Celebrate St. James, Apostle
St. James’s feast day is celebrated on July 25. In his life and death we receive the message: settle down, but keep going.
Preparing to celebrate St Mary Magdalene (and many more)
An interview with one of the co-authors of the Meet the Saints Family Storybook and Facilitator Guide (available as a free download!).
Prayer Stones and Hopeless Optimism
Maybe I am a hopeless optimist, but I think it is always worth a try to bring my family back around to faith, laughter, and great conversations.
How do we order our days? St. Benedict shows a way.
The Rule of St. Benedict provided – and still provides – a basic guide for living the Christian life.
How I introduced structural racism to my (white) kids
First I wondered, am I doing the right thing in challenging the myth of America with them at such a young age? Then I decided: if black kids have to face the unfair realities of the world, then so do mine.