For those who have ears to hear
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/071617.cfm After hiking the path, we were delighted to discover a stone bench. Like books crammed on the shelf, the
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Naming Grace
What is the cost?
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings /062517.cfm Several times a summer, we would grab blankets, round up the kids, and head out to the backyard.
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A Father’s Day tribute to superheroes!
One late Friday afternoon, 4-year-old Joe opened his bedroom door, ran through the hallway, careened down the stairs, and practically
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For God so loved the world
When she doesn’t get her way, our sweet 2-year-old, Elin Faith, flings herself to the ground, screams at the top
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Divine Mercy Sunday: marks of mercy
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042317.cfm When engaging our parish grade-school children in a conversation about the Resurrection, I solicited a volunteer. Eight-year-old Francis excitedly
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Ripping off our blinders
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/-032617.cfm When our twin granddaughters were born almost 10 years ago, all eyes were on Ellie at just 2 pounds.
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Listen to him
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/031217.cfm Two years ago, we experienced a nail-biting, knuckle-gripping ride to the top of Pike’s Peak. Without guardrails, our driver
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I will never forget you!
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022617.cfm I panicked while driving down Ansborough Avenue. It was 3:30 p.m. and I had told them I would be
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No leading to yes!
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021217.cfm After being disrespectful at the dinner table, I gave a firm “no” to one of our teenage sons who
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The blessedness of the beatitudes
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012917.cfm When visiting over Christmas vacation, our 9-year-old granddaughter, Ellie, crawled into bed with me. Born at just 2 pounds,
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