Almost every day my two year old demands that we build "big tower". This construction process inevitably involves Daddy doing the large majority of the labor while my two year old diligently supervises and advises which block should be placed next on the Lego tower. My two year old has already manifested the natural human [...]
We can never escape the ever-recurring question: What am I going to eat today? The necessity to continually fuel our physical bodies consumes a large portion of time. According to a study done by the USDA, adult Americans, on average, spend just over 80 minutes per day eating or drinking, however, I believe this is [...]
Quarantine is sure to become a curse word by the end of this. We are now forced to do what so many working Americans longed for—sit at home, sleep, and watch Netflix—and it has become torture. I had never heard of Zoom until two weeks ago and now it is our lifeline to civilization. There [...]
A newborn’s baptism is a very exciting, and very interesting, time of a family’s life. Mom and Dad are thrilled for their child to enter into the life of the Church, put on Christ, and be cleansed of original sin. Godparents are there to support and love this child in hopes of accompanying him/her to [...]
My Son, You enter into this world surrounded by love. We will light up at the sound of your laughter and tend to your every need. Everyone wants to hold you, kiss you, and be with you. You are perfect in our eyes and we would never change a thing. Unfortunately, this time only lasts [...]
My Son, This December we not only anxiously await the second coming of Jesus, but we also eagerly await meeting you, our first son. Much like the Holy Family, we are nervous and have no idea what to expect. There are so many things for you to learn and the mystery of what your life [...]
There has been a striking news story circulating the Catholic sphere the last few days concerning the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, a Jesuit high school, and a teacher at said school. The Archdiocese has cut ties with this high school over its refusal to fire this teacher who, in 2017, entered into a civil marriage with [...]
Yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to pray in the presence of the incorrupt heart of St John Vianney. St John Vianney (SJV) was a 19th century French priest who is now a strong patron for all priests among the saints in heaven. His heart his currently on tour throughout the United States. As I [...]
“It is finished." / Marriage It is Holy Saturday and Jesus lies dead in the tomb. His disciples have fled or hide in fear, the Jewish leaders enjoy their Sabbath rest with relief, and Pilate wonders if he made the right choice; all in the absence of Jesus. The Earth is still as God lies [...]
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” / Anointing of the Sick These words that Jesus shouts from the cross before he takes his last breath perplex me. How can Jesus, who is God, feel far from God? On the cross, Jesus doesn’t just whisper these words, he “cried them in a loud [...]
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