My Priest’s Palm Sunday Challenge

As I sat through the Palm Sunday service, I had an epiphany. Well, it was the Mass, combined with some devastating health news from a friend (offer up some prayers for her) and some other things brewing in our household and extended family. My balance is off. Yours too? As we begin the holiest week of…

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My Radio Interview with EWTN’s “The Son Rise Morning Show”

This morning, I was on EWTN Catholic Radio, namely “The Son Rise Morning Show with Brian Patrick,” sharing how to celebrate holy week with children in tow. Yes, it can be done and here’s my best advice on the “how.” Source Celebrating Holy Week with Children I’m not sure about you, but all of our…

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HDYDI: Celebrate Holy Week

As I prepare to take off blogging for Holy Week, I’m sharing a recent post I did for Catholic Mothers Online about celebrating Holy Week with little people underfoot. Sometimes celebrating the big holidays seems daunting with kids. I know, I’ve been there. Shoot, I AM there. Just know, you can still relish and enjoy…

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{Holy Week} Dirty Feet, Clean Heart

There is something just so poignant about the Last Supper.  Many things, actually.  It’s the purpose of life, all rolled into one evening.  There are lessons of love, friendship, evangelization, betrayal, forgiveness and, ultimately, redemption. This week, we hosted dinner for a high school friend of mine.  I haven’t seen him in years – although…

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It’s Holy Week!

The holiest week of the year is upon us.  Aren’t you excited?  This week, I’ll be posting about all things Lent, Triduum and Easter.  It should make for a great week. MONDAY:  How a baby bird and a grumpy old man made me fall in love with Palm Sunday TUESDAY:  The Chrism Mass, What is…

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