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  • Moms

    By Mary Breiner

    I have written about moms before, and how much they mean to us, but since it is Mother's Day month, as well as one of the month's out of the year dedicated to Our Lady, I thought I'd speak about moms again. My mom is a speci read more | 1 comment

  • Hats Off

    By Mary Breiner

    For some time now, the ladies of our Parish have been wearing hats to Mass on the first Sunday of each month.  It has been a nice way of celebrating our unity and uniqueness at the same time.  As many as are able an read more | 8 comments

  • Lessons On Mother Mary: What my child has taught me about the Blessed Mother

    By Colleen Duggan

    On the day God gave out personalities, He made sure to give my 5-year-old, Mary Bernadette, a big, beautiful one.  She is so full of life and spunk and heart, I find myself constantly conflicted.  One minute, I'm ye read more | 1 comment

  • St. Patrick's Day

    By Mary Breiner

    Every year for more than ten years now, the ladies of our parish, St. Patrick's, have put together a wonderful luncheon on the Thursday closest to St. Patrick's Day.  This luncheon is not just for the ladies, it is open read more | 4 comments

  • Showing Up

    By Colleen Duggan

    The other morning I was heading downstairs to start breakfast when I saw Meaghan, bed head in full effect and sporting mismatched flannel pj's, come out of her room. Her blonde hair shone in the morning light and she smiled read more | 1 comment

  • A Review: A Book Of Saints For Catholic Moms

    By Colleen Duggan

    I have a confession:  I am extremely cautious about reading any kind of literature filled with advice and guarantees for perfect marriages and parenting strategies. It’s not that I find these resources wrong or bad read more | 3 comments

  • Not taking heat for not packing meat

    By Connie Clark

    Can anyone explain to me why kids are so adventurous, except when it comes to food? Getting a ten-year-old to wear his bike helmet is like saddling a wild pony, but that same kid will protect those itty-bitty (and totally rep read more | 3 comments

  • Love Is.....

    By Mary Breiner

    So, Valentine's Day is here, and I've been thinking a lot about it and what it represents.  Obviously, we all think about love at this time of the year, and what we will get that certain special someone in our lives.&nbs read more | 3 comments

  • Where’s My Applause?

    By Colleen Duggan

    In August, I volunteered to teach sixth graders for our parish religious education program.  I was encouraged to do something apostolic by my spiritual director, Father Steve, and since I'm always perfectly docile and ob read more | 6 comments

  • Eucharistic Adoration: Supplementing our human perspective with the Divine

    By Colleen Duggan

    I met John at the door last night when he came in from work.  I had had a bad day and it was important for everyone I vacate the premises. "What about Patrick's Cub Scout meeting," John asked as I put on my coat and gr read more | 5 comments