If you haven’t heard the news already, the Diocese of Austin has an amazing group of nuns in town, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. On Thursday, March 22, you have the opportunity to attend a luncheon and hear about their plans for Catholic education in our diocese. I can tell you,… [Read More]
Sex, Love and the Pill
The last several weeks, my husband and I have hovered over our smart phones and iPads, reading every possible article about the HHS mandate and controversy. I’ve seen tweets, read controversial FB status updates, scrolled through interesting blog posts and had engaging conversations with Catholics and non-Catholics. While the controversy still elevates my blood pressure,… [Read More]
Is Catholic School for You?
This week, January 30-February 3, marks Catholic Schools week around the country. Don’t worry, I’m not here to tell you that there are special indulgences for choosing Catholic school over public or home school. The truth is, no one option makes you more Catholic than the other. It’s always the spirit in how you live… [Read More]
Sexuality—It’s a Slow Fade
I see it every day and I’m pretty sure you do, too. The sexualization of men and women, teenagers and young boys and girls is everywhere. The billboard on the highway. The front window of a store. Magazine ads. Television commercials. Mailers in my mailbox. And, it’s all over the internet. We can’t get away… [Read More]
The Power of Words
Our fifth child was born premature, spent time in the NICU and has various developmental delays. Recently, a friend and I were talking about any future children I might conceive when she made the comment, “Well, your early delivery with your fourth child was your warning sign.” What was that supposed to mean? That because we chose to… [Read More]
Is Your Marriage for 72 Days or 72 Years?
Let me first say I am no marriage counselor, nor do I have the world’s best marriage. I do love my husband like crazy and I think we have a good thing going. That’s really where this is coming from…my heart. This year, we celebrated 15 years of marriage and I feel like we are… [Read More]
Dear Me: A Letter to my 80-year-old Self
I’ve been reading several blog posts about the fancy book full of celebrity advice to themselves. Blog authors all around have been posting similar letters to themselves. I’m sure there are plenty of bits of advice I could give my 16-year-old self, like “don’t try and sneak back into your house after curfew, your mom will… [Read More]
The Catholic Checklist
Sometimes, I feel like other Catholics measure another’s “true pedigree” with a pre-determined checklist of items. Are you pro-life? Check. Do you use NFP instead of artificial birth control? Check. Are you against the death penalty and euthanasia? Check. Do you homeschool? Check. Are you against co-habitation? Check. Do you participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation… [Read More]
