My dad would often say, “My family — we put ‘fun’ in dysFUNction.” And, he’s right. We’re a family made up of all of the same stuff that has affected […]
Meals strengthen families: Why eating together matters
How to embrace the sacramental season
It’s no accident that so many faith milestones take place in the spring. While the new Church year kicks off at Advent, spring is the time that many Catholics mark the beginning or renewal of their sacramental life. My springtime resolution this year is simple: Gather and celebrate more. Find help in this post!
It’s worth it
If you’re like me, going to Mass with your kids isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Prying the children away from their Sunday morning play is often a 30-minute […]
Baptism: Welcome to the Family of God
I was once given the assignment to research my own baptism, so I tracked down the photos and interviewed my mother. I learned when and where it happened, who was […]
Seven steps to keeping your child safe from abuse
No child should have to endure the pain of sexual abuse. Yet estimates tell us that about one in four girls and one in eight boys will be sexually violated […]