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Lenten Grace

One of my favorite childhood memories was going to church with my mother on Saturday morning. Mom loved gardening and so she relished the task of taking care of the flower...

Confirmation Names

My name was supposed to be Philomena. At this point, the details are a little fuzzy, but I recall how her name was pulled from the liturgical calendar by the Vatican due to...

Retreat Reflections

January is a great time for retreat. With the flurry of holiday activity behind us, there is a period of winter tranquility that invites reflection. Thus I felt privileged...

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Printable Prayer for Peacemakers

With such massive issues facing us, how does a single individual make a dent in the quest for peace? As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, let us start our own quest for...

Peace I Leave You

I have been breathing a lot these days for other people. It’s a way for me to take in their pain, which I can do little or nothing to alleviate, and to pass along...

Hope for a New Year

We all hope our bonds of love and devotion will hold us together no matter what the New Year brings.

5 Ways to Mark Three Kings Day

The Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, which is celebrated by Catholics in the United States on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8, marks the journey of the Magi to...

Praying the “O Antiphons” During the Octave of Advent

The O Antiphons, a tradition of prayer that marks the Octave of Advent, provide a beautiful framework for reflection in the week preceding Christmas. As holiday activities,...

Saint Nicholas Day Blessing of Candy Canes

The candy cane is a treat often associated with Saint Nicholas, the patron and protector of children. Its distinctive shape is attributed to a 17th century German...

Christ the King Feast: Thy Kingdom Come Reflection

I confess to not quite getting the image of Christ as king. Perhaps it’s because royalty in my lifetime have been primarily figureheads and, at times, models of bad...

Thanksgiving Grace

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I love a holiday that invites us to simply be content. Never mind that it has become laden with holiday sales events. On...

All Souls Day

My mother made only one request for her funeral. She wanted the song, “Eagles’ Wings” to be part of the service. In similar fashion, Ron and I have each picked out a song...

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Wednesday, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Honor her that day by praying the Rosary.

Father’s Day Reflection

While attending a summer festival in downtown Denver over the weekend, the number of fathers who were shepherding children caught my attention. They carried babies in...

First Communion Reflections

From my seat in the church, I could see the little girl as she came forward to receive Communion for the first time. She extended her hands as she had been taught – one...

A Mother's Voice

I spent Saturday doing something wonderful: leading a retreat for mothers of young children. Our time together included conversation, laughter, prayer, and lots of good food....

Psalm Refrains

I am getting ready to direct a day of reflection on the psalms and, in preparation, have immersed myself in their lyrical beauty. From awe-filled praise over the majesty of...

Easter Grace

The daffodils in our front yard are starting to bloom. Watching their bright yellow faces emerge is cause for celebration as they herald the end of winter and the beginning...

Celebrating Holy Week

It’s almost Holy Week, a time that writer Michael Ford describes as a “journey within a journey.” I have walked through this holiest of weeks many times and yet it continues...

Feast of Saint Joseph Prayer Card

Download a printable Prayer to Saint Joseph! The Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Joseph on March 19th. What little we know about Saint Joseph comes from snippets of his...

A Lenten Call to Simplicity

My husband and I are in the midst of preparing to put our house on the market. Therefore, we are engaged in household repairs and clutter removal that should have taken...

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