Reflections
Wonder and Faith
“Faith is not fearful of reason.” —Pope Francis, in On Faith
Every morning, I walk my son through the hallway of my school on his way to kindergarten next door....
Reflections
Joy in the Lord
As a couple of lone parents settled in to watch their children’s swim lesson through the glass and perhaps catch up on social media, I sat down nearby with...
Examen
How the Examen Made Me Smile at the Mailbox
My son recently developed a new fascination with the mailbox. “Mom, how do I get a letter from me to someone else?” he asked one day with tremendous curiosity....
Reflections
The Crumpled Ribbon and a Moment of Grace
A sweaty little kindergartener came running towards me from the playground one afternoon. When he got close, I noticed he had something crumpled tightly in his hand. He reached...