Whether you’re a back-to-school pro or facing hurdles you never imagined, we’ve pulled together some fun links and resources from around the Catholic interwebs.
Back-to-school round-up: Prayers, resources, and fun for your family
Where our treasure is • Breaking open the word
Our (very poetic) readings this week continue on the theme of God’s faithfulness, and our trust in God, which gives us the freedom to keep our priorities straight and not to get caught up in worry. If we are in right relationship with God, that freedom translates into availability for service to others. Because, as Jesus says, “where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.”
Prayers on the First Day of a New School Year
Another school year has begun. I waved goodbye to my three kids this morning, one off to each school — high school, middle school and elementary school. Of course, we […]
Saint Lawrence • Saint stories
Stir, mix, mix. Roll out the cookies. Pop them in the oven. Set the timer. The yummy smell of cookies drifts throughout your house bringing in your brothers and sisters. Your chocolate chip cookies are perfect! What saint do you give thanks to? Saint Lawrence! But why him?
Life isn’t stuff • Breaking open the word
What really matters in life? Sunday’s readings urge us to re-focus our lives on building up the only kind of riches that really matter.