It is not enough to blame the Supreme Court or Congress for threats against religious liberty. It has been traditionally the job of the church to provide an antidote to the excesses of government.Read More
Last night I flew back from a whirlwind 11-day, three state tour-de-Midwest. My husband and I attended friends’ weddings in Milwaukee and Bismarck on the weekends, and spent the middle part of our trip with friends and family in Minneapolis, where we both lived for a long stretch. As good asRead More
As we were preparing for Daniel’s first trip to the beach, John and I both suspected our younger son would enjoy himself, but we didn’t consider that a given. He often needs time to warm to new experiences. He comes home from preschool with his sneakers full of sand, so weRead More
I know that it was a long time ago but it seems that many people, particularly politicians, have forgotten – or have chosen to forget – that this country was founded based on freedom of religion not freedom from religion.Read More
People have always been obsessed with preserving memories, moments, feelings. It’s why cave paintings once acted as mounted eight point bucks for our ancestors. It’s why the Bible exists as our guide. It’s why my mom is our family paparazzi. She’s behind her camera, snapping away at every moment, noRead More
Today in the mail, I received an invitation to my little sister’s first profession of vows with the Sisters of Life. I am delighted that she has found her vocation and am moved by her commitment to the religious life. Unfortunately, my sister, as a young nun, is an anomaly. One ofRead More
Saying the Catholic Church has a history of working with immigrants and the oppresed, Bishop Denis J. Madden voiced his support for the DREAM Act July 18.Read More