Reconciliation is at the heart of family life – and church life too.
Being turned away at another church taught me the value of the sacrament of reconciliation in my own.
Lent
My first-grade daughter is “an Easter girl.” Together, we’re learning about resurrection.
As a mother, I teach my children about the resurrection. And also – my daughter teaches me.
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.
How our family observes Holy Week at home
Spending Holy Week with my young children has been an unexpected blessing. Our traditions help us grow together as Christians.
Lent Among the Sippy Cups
The church calendar has no time for frenetic, harried mindlessness. (Which is a shame, because I’d be great at that.)
My daughter tried to make a bargain with God – then asked me if it would work.
My daughter tried to make a deal with God – not the point of prayer. But so did the Psalmist.
Prayer is not the art of the deal. It’s the art of honesty.
When modern people think about prayer, often we wonder “does prayer work?” But that question rests on false assumptions. Real prayer works – on us.
Lent: a season of grief, of grace, of peace.
Before my mom died, I faced Lent with a kind of calculated resolve. Now the season opens up differently for me, into a sort of invitation.
Seven ways to observe Lent at home, with kids
A roundup of ideas and resources to help you and your family go the distance this Lent.
Liturgical Year
Helping Little Ones with Lent
Persecution, betrayal, torture and agonizing death don’t make for contented bedtime stories or heart-warming conversation around the dinner table. How do we help little ones understand Lent?