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The little plant that (maybe) could

I’m just not good with plants. I’m not sure whether they don’t care for me or I’m just not destined for plant greatness, but my plants never survive.
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Discovering the last of the daylight on a winter evening

As I’m walking across the parking lot, I sense that something is different, but I can’t put my finger on it.
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My favorite thing to do when it snows

When I hear snow is coming, I can’t wait to start baking.
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Reflecting on a spontaneous trip to St. Anthony’s Shrine

Maybe 2020 will simply be a year to be open and receptive to how God wants us to experience His love, wherever we are.
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Still celebrating Christmas, homemade donuts, and hopes for the New Year (7 Quick Takes)

Are you still celebrating Christmas? It’s only the 10th day of Christmas, and the Three Kings haven’t yet arrived. Our tree is still up, and we have been exchanging final gifts with friends and baking cookies.
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Discover a beautifully told story with the new ‘Little Women’ film

"Little Women" has been performed many times, but my favorite rendition doesn’t feature Elizabeth Taylor or Winona Ryder.
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There’s something special about a baby

God knows how the Infant Jesus will capture our attention—if we just let Him.
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Advent: It’s not over ’til it’s over

We’ve made it this far. Ready or not, Christmas is coming. But this last little stretch offers a sliver of time.
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’Tis the season to make a photo calendar

Every Christmas our family presents my parents with a beautiful calendar full of grandchildren pictures. Everyone loves the calendar. Everyone except, well, maybe the person who knows the calendar is going to be her responsibility the next year.
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