There are countless children's stories out there. Why should we care so much about exposing our kids to the stories of the saints? Well, I'm going to use St. Philomena (the story, as told by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher) to make a few points:Continue reading
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In my house, crumbs seem to grow up from the floorboards; even after I sweep, there is always something on the floor! We have shelves to dust, decluttering to do, and toys to put away. No wonder we’re tired parents! Cleaning up after kids is a full-time job! Continue reading
When children are in the midst of full-blown temper tantrums, it’s hard to see them as saints in the making... These are not fun for anyone, and they’re not usually times when we think about loving God and helping our children become saints.Continue reading
The battle against the devil, which is the principal task of St. Michael the Archangel, is still being fought today because the devil is still alive and active in the world. —Pope St. John Paul IIContinue reading
There are only a few certain things in life – death, taxes, and Christmas falling on December 25 every year. I’m mostly joking. People have figured out ways to bypass taxes. But Christmas will ALWAYS be on December 25. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to us when the holiday season rolls around at the...Continue reading
Happy 8th Anniversary, Dave! On August 13, 2014, Dave drove from Ohio to Alabama (getting a speeding ticket along the way!) to ask me to marry him. When he proposed, he gave me two gifts. The first, of course, was the ring. The second was a home study kit to help me repay tens of...
I guess we should offer a disclaimer at the start of this reflection that we absolutely do not intend any irreverence toward the saints, especially those who were brutally martyred in defense of the Faith. But the story of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, lends itself to allowing a touch of humor.Continue reading
Did you know that the heart of St. John Vianney is incorrupt? That’s right. The heart of the patron saint of parish priests, who lived centuries ago, has not decomposed. This is the heart that belonged to a little boy who admired the bravery of priests and nuns in the midst of the French Reign of Terror; Catholics, especially clergy, faced extreme persecution and death during the French Revolution and had to practice their Faith in secret...Continue reading
St. Anthony of Padua is one of the greatest and most recognizable saints in the Church. Unfortunately, he tends to get pigeonholed as “the patron saint of lost objects,” the one who finds your stuff when you think you’ve looked everywhere. You’ve heard the jingle: “Good Saint Anthony, come around. Something’s lost and can’t be found.” That’s fine, but there’s so much more to this great saint.Continue reading