In preparation for Eucharist, our seven-year-old son Leland has been studying the sacrament of reconciliation. Coincidentally, the catechumens are entering the scrutinies—which are for all of us—not just them. And I
Completely unprompted, Leland made a Lenten commitment to make our lunches every day. The first day was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a snack bag of cherry tomatoes. The second day
For the past year, we have been longing to be embraced once again—and although there have been times of despair, most of us leaned into hope. Leaned into the hope of our
Since I am a singer who can play the piano, when I heard the topic for this past week's Catholic Conversations, "Accompaniment," my first thought was music ministry. My
Although not an army brat—I changed schools a lot: first and second grade, seventh grade, ninth grade, and I finally tested out halfway through my sophomore year. Here's Leland'
