by Joelle Maryn “You are beautiful in every way my friend, there is no flaw in you” ~ Song of Songs 4:7 MIRROR, MIRROR I don’t know many women who look in the mirror and see no flaws. [...]
By Lori Ubowski Parables are my jam. I have always loved hearing these fascinating stories Jesus told his listeners. As a child, I even watched a few animated series that brought the [...]
By Lucy Johnson As students head back to school this fall, those who are attending virtual or remote seem to miss seeing their classmates in-person most of all. Classmates are special. The Gospel [...]
By Katie Taylor Matthew’s Gospel (21:28-32) challenges me to think, what is genuine obedience? Can we say no and then later change our minds? And do I believe growth and change are [...]
By Hilary Scheppers “Are you envious because I am generous?” Has your generosity ever sparked contempt among your family members or your peers? Were you happy to be generous? This line, [...]
By Sharon Wilson We are all to strive to sainthood, but I am not sure I will ever make it. In looking at the virtues infused into our great battery of saints, many seem unattainable in my [...]
By Allison Gingras Remember when Sundays were sacred? The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us they still are. “On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to [...]
By Alyssa Bormes Sometimes I wonder what Jesus and John the Baptist did as kids. Sometimes I have wondered about it so much that I started a list of questions; I just found the list. Some of [...]
By Teresa Tomeo At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” ~Matthew 14:27 “Calgon take me away.” If you are not old enough to remember those words [...]
by Lindsay Schlegel At first glance, it seems that Jesus is ignoring the Canaanite woman who calls out to Him to heal her daughter in today’s Gospel reading. I don’t think I’m alone in [...]
