It sticks out like a sore, green thumb in the middle of a sober liturgical period. As a lifelong Catholic — and a lifelong Irishman — I struggle with squaring […]
St. Patrick’s Day: Joy during Lent
Celebrate Mardi Gras
On the day before Ash Wednesday, Catholics get one last shot at celebration before beginning 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The name Mardi Gras (literally, French for “Fat […]
Advent around the world
Most of us are familiar with European Advent customs such as the Advent wreath, the Jesse tree and Advent calendars. While these traditions are popular, they aren’t the only way […]
Remembering God in the Good Times
We all have those relationships that don’t need much attention but still manage to thrive. Relationships about which we say, “We just pick right up where we left off no […]
