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What little we have to give
The other day I was in a meeting at work. We were introducing ourselves to a group of people visiting from outside our organization. When it was time for one of my coworkers to introduce himself, he...
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Preparing for Change
Autumn is saying a slow farewell as we head into winter. The last gold, red, and brown leaves are hanging onto the branches, and the trees are letting them fall. Winter is coming, and there’s a chill...
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Gift ideas: Shopping for a six-foot stuffed goose?
Christmas is coming, and ads are everywhere. My social media feed is full of gift suggestions that make me wonder who they think I’m buying gifts for this year. I pause to look at a video of a child...
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An Advent Invitation
Sometimes we choose our journeys, and sometimes they choose us. Sometimes you know the destination but you’re not quite sure how you’ll get there. Sometimes you blink and suddenly discover you’re...
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Spending Advent with St. Joseph
As a woman and mother, I sometimes feel like I should feel close to Mary during Advent. And I do. But I often find myself looking more to St. Joseph. In so many ways, his story is similar to our...
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Up on the Housetop
I must have been about 5 or 6 that Christmas Eve. My grandmother was spending the night so she could wake up with all of us on Christmas morning. To make sure that Grandma had a bed, my oldest sister...
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Living with Hope (and Butter on the Counter)
I love making cookies, especially at Christmastime. But I can’t always find the time to bake. Sometimes in the morning as I look ahead at the day, I think maybe, just maybe, I’ll have time to make...
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A Tale of Two Gifts
Every year on Christmas night, we go to my parents’ house for food and gifts and other fun. This year, my three sisters were there, along with my brother-in-law, five nieces, and five nephews. It was a...
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New Year, Sorta New Goal
2024 was so full. It was a year of incredible milestones. Our younger son finished eighth grade and started high school. His older brother helped his marching band bring home a national championship....
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5 Reasons to Love St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
As a child growing up in Baltimore, I remember learning about Mother Seton. We were especially proud of this new saint, who had a connection to our hometown. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was not only the...
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