Shortly after our oldest was born, a certain parenting magazine just started showing up in our mailbox. After about three months, I noticed that every issue plays into stereotypes that […]
Holidays can be a chore
The Ides of December and the O Antiphons
Have you heard the phrase “Ides of March”? I think I first heard about it in a literature class where it was used in Shakespeare. (That was quite a few […]
Five ways to stay sane in the holiday hustle
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and sometimes the most stressful. Many American families today have such busy schedules and limited bandwidth that the holiday season can […]
The (red and) green-eyed monster
As much as we teach our kids that Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas, there’s just no avoiding the emotions that come with stuff at the holidays. Talk about […]
The second Sunday of Advent: Proclamation
John the Baptist proclaims the coming of the Messiah. How will we prepare? Advent Wreath Prayer Light the second candle and say… “The people who walked in darkness have seen […]