God is always by our side, never giving us more than we can handle, Pope Francis said during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square May 14.Read More
For a child growing up in Rodgers Forge a few decades ago, the neighborhood was magical.We raced bicycles in the alleys and played “wall ball” against the garages.On snowy days we sledded down the hill by St. Pius X Church.Every weekday we walked across Heathfield Road to Overbrook and upRead More
A child’s first Communion is one of the highlights of his or her spiritual life. Choosing a meaningful gift for such an important occasion can be a challenge, but there are many options.Read More
Honoring our Blessed Mother:The month of May is the perfect month for honoring all the Moms as it is the month when the Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of us all. Music Monday:Today I’m sharing Schubert’s beautiful “Ave Maria” sung by Luciano Pavarotti during the Three TenorsRead More
Via social media sites such as Facebook, I heard there is a student club at Harvard planning a “Black Mass” for today. When I first heard of it, I didn’t think much about it except to pray for all involved, on both sides of the issue.Then, as today approached, IRead More
I registered my oldest son for soccer clinic this morning, joining the ranks of soccer moms all over the world. But what does it mean to be a soccer mom? And why does it matter? When I signed that registration form, I entered into a long-term contract, not so unlike aRead More
Before I started reading Something Other Than God: How I Passionately Sought Happiness and Accidentally Found It, I wasn't sure what to expect. I am a regular reader of Jennifer Fulwiler’s blog, Conversion Diary, so I knew the author was an excellent writer with six children and an intense fearRead More