Guide to making a great confession
Our eldest made his first confession last month, and I decided to avail myself of the opportunity to (finally) memorize my Act of Contrition. I figured at age 36 and with a moderate following on the internet…
Evangelizing with your story
I tend to lean pretty far in the self disclosing direction when I share here on the blog. I’ve pulled back a little bit as the kids have gotten older as far as the specifics I share…
Consolations and Desolations of 2018
The other night we did something pretty remarkable with a group of friends at a Christmas party. Wedged in right between the overconsumption of some terrible red wine and a white elephant gift exchange, one of the…
Coffee clicks: viral illnesses, a keto update, visiting fortune tellers, and the Immaculate Conception
Ciao to my internet people. I’ve missed you guys. 9 days of stomach flu + fevers + a side of croup for the baby, and it feels like we’re crawling to the finish line of this week.…
I must confess: building a habit of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
When I was a Catholic kid growing up, like most Catholic kids I’ve ever known, I hated going to confession. I hated the sinking feeling in my stomach as I stood in line, palms sweating and heart…
I would be remiss …
If I failed to address the enormous response that last week’s piece on yoga generated. Thank you to every single person who shared, commented, and contributed to the conversation. It has quickly been climbing the charts and is…
Yoga: a cautionary tale
(If you’re reading in a feed reader, you may need to click through to the actual site to access links) A caveat and a bit of a personal anecdote to kick things off in what I am certain will…
When the devil gets you down (and why Christians need to talk about him)
The most annoying thing about the Devil – aside from the “rebellion against God and all that is good and holy” part – is that, for the most part, he is invisible. His fingerprints are all over this broken…
Two Hearts for Healing counseling (and a special giveaway)
Today I’m honored to have my beautiful friend Karen share a little bit about the incredible work she is doing in the world of counseling and mental health. Karen and I have been dear friends since our…
Weapons for battle: the use of sacramentals (holy water, blessed salt, crucifixes) in the Christian life
Maybe the thought of doing spiritual battle against demonic forces conjures up Hollywood images from The Exorcist, with an outstretched crucifix and dramatic exchanges of liquids, both holy and not. Maybe it strikes you as hokey or superstitious.…