by marybeth | May 2, 2023 | Faith Traditions, Mercy and Suffering
This year as I prepared for Lent, I began to ask Jesus to show me what He wanted me to give up. What sacrifice could I make that would be great enough to form me closer to Him? How could I show my devotion to Him more clearly? Nothing. Radio silence. All I could see...
by marybeth | Jan 2, 2023 | Faith at Home, Faith Traditions
As I write this, Christmas is a few days away. As you’re reading this, we will be celebrating fully as a Church the Christmas season. As I sit by my Christmas tree whose branches hang a little lower than they did at the onset of Advent, instead of the carol Silent...
by marybeth | Dec 6, 2022 | Faith at Home, Faith Traditions, Family
How to Raise Children Who Express Gratitude, One Family Tradition at a Time May we all look for small ways to cultivate gratitude, forming our families closer to the heart of Jesus. Raising a grateful family is a challenge in modern culture but well worth the effort....
by marybeth | Apr 29, 2022 | Faith Traditions
The other morning, in the early haze of dawn, I asked my husband how I could support him spiritually. He was quiet for a while and then said, “What you are doing is enough.” Not to be dissuaded from helping my husband get to heaven, I thought of the myriad choices...
by marybeth | Apr 20, 2022 | Faith at Home, Faith Traditions, Family
I’ve been reflecting a lot about the behind-the-scenes efforts of raising a Catholic family. Since it is winter, and I have been hunkered in my home, I am noticing all the little ways we have nurtured our Catholic faith through environment. It is a delicate balance...
by marybeth | Oct 22, 2021 | Faith Traditions, Saints
A frequently quoted mantra in our home is that your story starts and ends with mercy. It is written on the white board that holds family announcements. It is brought out when mistakes are made, feelings are hurt and we desire to make amends with ourselves, those we’ve...
