Every few months a celebrity makes a mistake that ends up making headlines, and many parents cry foul: “What? That was my child’s role model!” There are two things very wrong with this reaction. First, it treats celebrities as superhuman figures who should be above making mistakes. Second, why should a celebrity automatically be treated… Read More Redefining What It Means to be a Role Model
Yesterday’s celebration of Labor Day got me thinking about workers and the many jobs they work, both menial and skilled, white and blue collar, so many of which are essential to the functioning of our society. Some of us receive accolades for the work we do, while others get waves from young children enamored by… Read More Gratitude for the Sacred Work of our Daily Lives
The Boy Scouts of America have officially stated that they will allow openly gay boys to be members of their organization. This statement brings joy for some and makes others angry. After 18 years participating in various scouting organizations as both a scout and a leader, I went back to the basics to see if… Read More Gay Scouts? New Policy, Same Mission
Certain politicians argue that God has been expelled from our schools. But God’s presence isn’t just found in school prayer and displays of the Ten Commandments. God is always present, though sometimes it takes a tragedy for people to realize this. Last week we once again saw destruction in our schools, as devastating tornadoes hit… Read More God is Indeed Present in Our Schools
When my son was three he discovered the Tabernacle. He asked, “Mommy, what is that gold box?” To make it understandable to him, I answered, “That’s where Jesus goes night-night.” That seemed like a good choice of words until the next weekend when my son questioned, “Mommy, who stays with Jesus when He goes night-night?” … Read More Keeping Jesus Company
Before I begin, please allow me to clarify. I am very thankful to live in a country where I am free to worship and live as I choose. I am infinitely more thankful to be a Catholic person, free to live the teachings of the Church, receive the sacraments, and share in her holiness. The… Read More The Case against an American Pope
We’ve explored how to leave the door open when the Church says no. That open door gives us a chance to say yes. We are, after all, a Church built on yeses. In the Old Testament, those who laid the foundation for our Church said “yes.” Abraham said “yes” to God when he was called. … Read More We Say Yes
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