As we begin the secular descent into holiday hell, which seems to have replaced the holy season of Advent and the Incarnation (Christmas), I reflect on those things that I’ve been blessed with: I consider the very simple, modest beginnings of our first home in the city, second-hand furniture, tiny yard, and lots of PB&J….
Category: Marriage
So, This Happened
I always hated cats. Stuck up, prideful animals. I grew up with dogs. My best friend growing up was a collie, Charlie. He was pretty much my only friend. We would go on long walks and talk for hours. We had to put him down after he became really sick. I swear I could hear…
One Little Phrase Changed Our Life
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…
Gift of a Humble Husband
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…



