A Catholic couple. Searching for God in the ordinary. Helping others do the same.
I want to share with you a single phrase that has only been spoken once but that has changed the course of my life, the life of my husband and family, and ultimately, the life of the Church. But, before I tell you about it, I need to give you some background. My husband, Deacon…
As I’ve mentioned in past blog entries my husband, Jerry, was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for our diocese in May 2017. He carries the title “Deacon” which is derived from the Greek, “diakonia” which means to serve. In the Catholic Church, the deacon is called to “functions of the Word, Sacrament, and Charity” (from…
90 days are a roller coaster, seem like forever, and feel like lock-up. When I discerned out of 20 years of youth ministry, my spiritual director gave me guidelines to follow: No official ministry or job for one year giving me time to heal and learn to listen to the Lord. Find a hobby, discover…
One of the biggest events for our city is one of trepidation for those who hold preconceived notions of others. Roar on the Shore, began in 2007 with about 10,000 motorcycles that descended upon our city and took it over for several days. Erie made national news as celebrity Peter Fonda (“Easy Rider”), first grand…