If you’ve been around here even a little bit, you know that I love to read. I read deep and wide and broad, and I usually have about 3 books going at a time. But as any reader knows, there are books, and then there are books, the ones that you can’t stop thinking about, … Read more
What are the O Antiphons? An antiphon is a verse said ahead of a psalm during the Liturgy of the Hours. Antiphons help focuss meditation during prayer. The O Antiphons, so called because they all begin with an “O,” are special verses from the Bible that are sung the week before Christmas as part of … Read more
The Papacy is one of the foundational aspects of Catholicism and can be the perfect vehicle for exploring so many other important parts of the Faith. I knew that I wanted to capitalize on the excitement of Pope Leo’s recent appointment this school year within our homeschool curriculum, which, of course, meant that I created … Read more
All Catholics are called to tithe, to give of our time, talent, and treasure to the Church. One of the ways that our family does that is by donating books to our parish. These are available in the gathering space, free to parishioners and visitors. As a Catholic author, I’m connected to publishers and other … Read more
For me, the most moving part of Pope Leo’s installation mass was watching him receive his Ring of the Fisherman. The look on his face and the tears that welled up in his eyes were such a beautiful testament to how much he is feeling the weight of the office. (If you haven’t seen it, … Read more
My kids are getting older which means that they’re becoming more and more about the world around them. This is a good thing. It is normal and appropriate. I have no desire to keep my children sheltered from everything in society. But I do want them to be rooted in what the Church teaches. Understanding … Read more
If you’ve clicked around this site at all, you’ve probably already figured out that I love books. And, more than that, I love quality books- books that are full of depth, meaning, and beauty- both for my kids and for myself. So with that in mind, here are a few new (or new-ish) Catholic books … Read more
The Source and Summit of our Faith. The focus of the entire year. Jesus, fully present, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, in the Eucharist. Bread and wine become body and blood, and it is the greatest miracle the world has ever experienced. And yet, sometimes it’s tricky to explain to our kids. Sometimes we … Read more
Here are 3 ways I’m using the Stations of the Cross Pray and Play Set from Brother Francis this Lent.
When I started writing my book, The Jesse Tree for Families, I knew that one of the non-negotiables for me was having a set of beautiful ornaments that go with it. So many ornaments out there are (in my opinion) underwhelming, not beautiful or enticing to a child. And for me that’s part of what … Read more