St. Patrick’s Day falls early in Lent this year. It sticks out like a sore, green thumb in the middle of a sober liturgical period. As a lifelong Catholic — […]
Joy in a time of penance
St. Patrick’s Day: Joy during Lent
It sticks out like a sore, green thumb in the middle of a sober liturgical period. As a lifelong Catholic — and a lifelong Irishman — I struggle with squaring […]
6 reasons why I ‘hate’ Lent (A tongue-in-cheek look at Lent)
This morning, my 10-year-old showed me an infographic on Lent. An infographic. On Lent. There’s nothing quite like the innocence of a child and an illustrated guide to fasting and […]
What should I do with all of my unwanted stuff?
Unless your house has been featured on A&E’s “Hoarders,” there comes a time when you feel the tendency — no, the need — to clean out. This feeling also reminds […]
Marriage: 4 ways to keep it strong
Here are four ways to keep your marriage strong so it can be the foundation for everything (and everyone) that comes after it in your family. Treat your marriage like […]
