After an unfortunate mishap involving a tiny foot and a bathroom door, we ended up at urgent care late at night. My four-year-old was shaking as the doctor examined and x-rayed his foot. It was painful, but he was also terrified. Thankfully no cast was needed and it was just a nasty purple bruise. HeContinueContinue reading “Where Jesus Went”
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Are we there yet?
We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death,so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father,we too might live in newness of life. – Romans 6:4-5 When I drive somewhere new (especially when the road involves high cliffs and sharp turns) the fear of getting lostContinueContinue reading “Are we there yet?”
Look at Him
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion March 29, 2024 “They will look upon him whom they have pierced.” – Jn. 19:37 As the Passion narrative was proclaimed on Palm Sunday, when my daughter Clare (1-years-old at the time) became fixated on the soldiers. She pointed to the Stations of the Cross and said, “Soldiers, takeContinueContinue reading “Look at Him”
Made Visible
Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 10 2024 “… the works of God might be made visible through him.” – John 9:3 I have no idea what’s coming… or who… toddlers or teenagers, 5 kids or 35 kids. The amazing thing about Children’s Liturgy of the Word is that all children present at Mass are invitedContinueContinue reading “Made Visible”
Capturing Joy
Second Sunday of Lent, February 25, 2024 Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”ContinueContinue reading “Capturing Joy”