Genius of the Call

If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. When I became a mom, there were times when I started feeling resentful in my marriage. I was so exhausted caring for our kids, and all of a sudden there was so much more household work to do. Sometimes my husband and I would get …READ MORE

As part of my Lenten journey, I’ve been delving deeper into the daily Mass readings. Today’s Gospel reading from Matthew states, “The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve . . .” Initially, I was thrilled. Finally, a spiritual practice I have mastered. I mean, I’m a mother. My life …READ MORE

The Angelus has always been a favorite prayer of mine. As a first and second grader, I was intrigued by the third grade teacher, Mrs. Martin, who, every day at noon, would blow her whistle and gather her class in the middle of recess to pray it together. When I finally became a third grader, …READ MORE

Lent. I’ve spent a lot of time soul-searching a way to live out Lent this year. Like probably most of you, I feel like the past year was like a year of Lent—and it’s not over. We have abstained from friends, activities, even Mass and the Eucharist. It has been hard. So the thought of …READ MORE

My fellow mothers, I have a little message to share with you. I know that your life is crazy—days are full and nights can be worse (especially if you have a baby and toddler like ours!). Yet God still wants to be a part of your crazy, messy, beautiful chaos. Your spiritual life is going …READ MORE

Jesus said, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it (Mt 16:24-25). Father in heaven, pour out your Holy Spirit upon …READ MORE