The Tightrope
We Can’t Save Ourselves
If this Lent didn’t go the way you wanted it to, you are not alone. But God can take our…
The Pope’s Urbi et Orbi Blessing
The extraordinary “moment of prayer,” the Urbi et Orbi blessing of March 27,2020 was the first ever of its kind…
A Rule for Your Domestic Monastery
Think about it this way—during this unprecedented time—Catholic parents have become the abbots and abbesses of 1000’s of domestic monasteries.…
Love and the Little Prince in the Age of Social Distancing
As many of us are practicing social distancing, we’re confronted by the things right in front of us. For me…
The Holy Spirit as the Origin of Lent
“What does Lent mean to you?” This question really made me think about the origin of Lent. We know it’s…
Prefer Nothing to Christ: St. Benedict’s Rule as a Help for Lent
If you’re struggling with your Lenten commitment already, that may be a good thing because the purpose of Lent isn’t…
The Holy Face at the Edge of Lent
A face-to face encounter can be a powerful thing. I experienced this with my own son while praying for someone…
Preparing for Lent
How should we be preparing for Lent? By enjoying the good things God has made (celebrating Carnival/Mardi Gras) and planning…
Do More, Love More
What is love? The definition of love is described as a feeling, but more than that, it’s two things: Desire…
Pettifogging: When You Lose Sight of the Big Picture
What is pettifogging? It’s what happens when we put undue emphasis on petty details—which many of us do a lot…
Not Getting Through? 3 Things to Consider
You’ve repeated yourself multiple times, you’re getting frustrated and flustered, you’re raising your voice—you’re just not getting through to other…
Communicating Love Is Core to Parenthood
Of course parents love their kids, but we may not realize how little we’re communicating love to them. Using the…