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Vocation Isn’t a Dirty Word
As a young adult I was pretty sure about the calling God had in my life. I met the girl…
Browsing: Parenting
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Seeking the Child
At this time of year, we long to welcome the Christ child into our trembling hearts, these empty mangers aching…
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God Loves Crybabies
You know the saying: ”I was a great parent before my kids were born.” No doubt I fell into that category, and…
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Mother’s Wishes and Wonders on a Silent Night
When I climbed into bed, the sheets felt like thin strips of refrigeration. I pulled the comforter up to my…
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Heartfelt and Handmade: The Value of Story in Our Family’s Advent
To live the meaning of “prepare.” The meaning of “wait.” A tradition as simple as the lighting of the stately…
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The Wait is Almost Over!
“I can’t take waiting any more!” My nine-year-old son emphatically announced. “I want to open my presents.” “But that is…
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Good Thing Baby Jesus Wasn’t Claustrophobic
One day last year around this time, my then-4-year-old daughter and I stopped by a local Catholic store to pick…
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Coping with Sibling Rivalry
If you have a sibling or more than one child, chances are that you have dealt with the ugly green…
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Genetic Warrior: Leticia Velasquez and the New Diversity
If any one type is removed from the system, the cycle can break down, and the community becomes dominated by…