I’ll never forget the words during the homily of my wedding Mass. Father Kopil opened the homily, “’For better or worse’ isn’t really tested until little kids ... Read More ...
It’s tempting to wonder whether the world has gone mad. Although history holds many gloomy, erratic, and downright inhumane secrets, when faced with Church sca... Read More ...
If the cardinal virtues are essential to the Christian life—the
Latin root “cardo” indicating that all virtues “hinge” on them—then not only
must I think about... Read More ...
During holidays and other celebrations, there are many words that come to mind: joy, family, and a happy heart. But for those who have experienced a miscarriag... Read More ...
I’m on track for an Elvis style Christmas this year…, “blue, blue” that is. Not that I’m suffering from depression, or ‘”cryin’ all the time,” but I am definit... Read More ...
For years I’ve worked to eliminate the madness that invades Advent in family life. And every year, by the time Christmas comes, I know I haven’t quite succeede... Read More ...
The following is an excerpt from the new book FAMISHED: A Food Memoir with Recipes by Mind & Spirit contributor Heather King.
My father—a bricklayer wit... Read More ...
When I was discerning the priesthood/religious life, I spent some time with several different religious orders. The seminarians and religious brothers would wak... Read More ...
My heart is heavy tonight and sleep is not likely to happen. I used to sit in this room in the wee hours of the night to comfort and feed my crying babies. I am... Read More ...
It’s a painful thing for a parent. You did your best to raise your kids in the faith. You sent them to a Catholic or Christian school, or you made sure they alw... Read More ...
Obedience. Here’s a word that gets a terrible rap. Toss it around with any conviction in public and you’ll likely have your head handed to you.
I have to adm... Read More ...
Children have a way of digging out the things we pushed to the back of the closet long ago. There were lessons I learned in childhood that I thought marriage an... Read More ...
