Defying scientific study, psychological analysis, attempts of Communist suppression, full-scale war and on-going Church scrutiny, the Virgin Mary continues to visit daily with young people from the tiny village of Medjugorje (more…)
My husband and I are frequently approached after Mass by people who feel compelled to tell us how good our children were in church that day. How do we do it, they want to know – with four young boys no less? (more…)
My fundamentalist friend was surprised to hear that my parish was having a Halloween party. (more…)
Michael, my second-grader, unpacked his book bag and showed me his homework assignment. “Parents. Please talk about your favorite saint with your child (more…)
The director of religious education at my parish recently made a poignant observation. “First reconciliation seems to have become somewhat of an orphaned sacrament,” she said. “Yet this is the sacrament we should be dressing up for.” (more…)
Summertime blesses us with a much-needed break from school routines, and sometimes work routines. During these precious months family activities abound (more…)
“Shush!” For the fifth time in one afternoon, a great exhalation of air hisses through my tightly clenched teeth. “Can’t you guys please be a little quieter?” (more…)
After over 150 years, Lourdes France, still holds a special place in the hearts and minds of millions around the world. (more…)
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