A Catholic couple. Searching for God in the ordinary. Helping others do the same.
I look forward to the day when women will be nice to each other. Women can be the most loving and compassionate sisters in Christ, filled with virtue and integrity. We can also be the most envious and intimidating of enemies. Remember the awkwardness of middle school, the high school cliques, the circle of ‘mean…
[disclaimer: this is a conversation in my head made up of several actual conversations through my time in youth ministry.] Me to Youth Minister: I can’t find your youth ministry accounts on social media. What are your usernames? Youth Minister: We don’t do the Facebook or Instagram. I don’t Twitter. And, Snapchat is satanic….
My cat is so focused on her unattainable prey. Monica sits, watches, and waits behind an old, dirty window that can never be opened hoping to catch the chipmunk she’s been so focused on. How many times have I/you/we done the same? So committed to a vision, an idea, a project that is unrealistic because…
Have you ever changed your Lenten Sacrifice during Lent? I originally gave up wine. Too easy; didn’t think it through. Not that it wouldn’t be a sacrifice because I love my Merlot. But, I didn’t really give much thought to it. The decision came too fast, and like many Christians, I would hope for a…