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Confession Frees the Soul, Part 1 by Jennifer Gladen

By Jennifer Gladen • Mar 19th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Jennifer Gladen

This Lent, my middle child received her first Reconciliation. The parish extends the sacrament to parents and any other parishioner (more…)

God the Consoler by Jennifer Gladen

By Jennifer Gladen • Jan 22nd, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Jennifer Gladen

gladen_jenniferA few nights ago I came across a video on You Tube for the song “Mary Did You Know?” It is a wonderful Christmas song contemplating what is in store for the Holy Family over the next 33 years. (more…)

Count Your Blessings by Jennifer Gladen

By Jennifer Gladen • Dec 18th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Jennifer Gladen

gladen_jennifer“Count your blessings,” my mom used to say. When I thought about that term, I used to think it meant “be grateful for what you have.” And part of that is true.  (more…)

The Hand of God by Jennifer Gladen

By Jennifer Gladen • Nov 27th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Jennifer Gladen

gladen_jenniferWhy was my five–week old, Jacqueline, born with a liver disease? (more…)

The Challenges of Parenthood by Jennifer Gladen

By Jennifer Gladen • Nov 6th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Jennifer Gladen

gladen_jennifer“Bless me Father for I have sinned. It’s been one week since my last confession and I already lost my temper with my children.”  Maybe my confessions aren’t that dramatic, but sometimes it feels that way. (more…)

The Rosary – An Instrument of Peace by Jennifer Gladen

By Jennifer Gladen • Oct 23rd, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Jennifer Gladen

gladen_jenniferI try to make a habit of saying the Rosary every night. I used to attempt it at the very end of the night and most of the time I would fall asleep. I’m pretty sure the reason is every time I say the Rosary, I’m filled with peace. (more…)

Children and the Mass by Jennifer Gladen

By Jennifer Gladen • Oct 9th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Jennifer Gladen

gladen_jennifer“DO WE HAVE TO?” That is the usual response when I tell the kids it is time to go to Sunday Mass. Every time I hear that, my heart drops. (more…)