Preface: I am not a writer on grief. Suffering, this I know –but grief is new to me. I can write on laughter, joy, prayer, and love, but I never knew how…
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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…
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Early Christians were made recognizable by their actions. Aristedes, sent by Emperor Hadrian during the days of the early Church to scope out those known as “christians,” gave a report and these…
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It is always good counsel to walk with a friend who brings you closer to the best version of yourself. Some people draw you to them in wonder, as you see the…
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This year, I resolved to take a walk with a saint. This idea came from a shared coffee-shop conversation with a dear friend. Each year I will befriend one saint and we…
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Family, Life, Mercy and Suffering, Special NeedsOpening Our Hearts: How the Sorrowful Mother encourages us to reach out to others
“Suffering is a guaranteed part of your journey,” I told my daughter. “There is nothing you can do to prevent it, but you can equip yourself to walk through it with grace.…