We recognize gratefully the courage of all who are resisting the (HHS) mandate, especially the Little Sisters of the Poor,” Archbishop Lori said.~Read More
Yesterday we celebrated Brothers Day. If it’s not a holiday you’ve heard of, you’re not alone. It’s the anniversary of the day our sons met each other. John and I didn’t take Leo with us on our adoption trip to China to bring Daniel home, so they met when weRead More
Our evenings are busy on an ordinary weekday. So when I accepted an invitation to attend our parish’s book club for moms last night, I knew I would be pushing things time-wise.But I loved the idea of talking with other women about St. Therese, and I figured we could pull itRead More
I used to dread nights when my husband worked late. Feeding everyone and getting everyone to bed in a timely way alone seemed extra stressful, especially once homework arrived on the scene.One night six years ago or so when we just had Leo, I remember asking my parents to driveRead More
With snow in the forecast last night, our first grader came home from school determined to ensure a decent snowstorm—and a day off of school. He insisted on putting ice cubes in the toilet, wearing his pajamas backwards, and sleeping with a spoon under his pillow.It was all in goodRead More
By Christopher Gunty The Catholic Review “Silent Night” and “O, Come, All Ye Faithful” in the middle of October? Christmas carols would be liturgically inappropriate, if not for the location of our Mass this morning. We celebrated using the readings from the Christmas Mass at Midnight in a small chapel, said by tradition to have...Read More