I realized later that hospitality really is at the heart of evangelization, when you open the doors of your heart and home to the domestic Church inside, even when it is really difficult.
Category: Everyday Faith
Noticing proof that someone cares
Sometimes, amid the chaos in our lives, we just need to know that someone cares.
Hold on to what draws you to God, let go of what doesn’t
From the moment our children are born, we are called to endure stages of letting them go: from the moment they take their first step, to riding a bike, to going to school, to making friends, to struggling with making their own choices, to going off to college, to discerning a religious vocation or getting married and having children of their own.
Cooperation versus control: Surrender to God in the Eucharist
Despite my careful planning, I was still in control of . . . very little.
‘Drinkable sandwiches’: Learning to let go of imperfections
Grabbing a quick lunch and then heading out to go hiking or kayaking is not an uncommon occurrence in our household, especially in the final precious days of golden summer.
Bead by bead, ‘grace upon grace’
For different reasons, I treasure each Rosary, but each represents for me a different stage of growing in my faith.
Rest in the Lord: Hold on to His peace amid chaos
Everybody knows that overtired babies get cranky.
Strive for humility before God when we are wrong
“Be careful you don’t spill that on your clothes,” my husband warned my son one time when he was dyeing Easter eggs.
Dying to oneself is a sign of growing up
Usually exhaustion consumes me by Friday night.
Ask for the grace to root out vices during Lent
“Everybody, get in the car! We’re leaving for Mass in three minutes!”