Think back to when you were just a kid this time of year. When you are a child the weeks leading up to Christmas are some of the most exciting, but also excruciating times of the year. On the one hand, the anticipation of all the amazing gifts under the tree with your name on […]
Theological Thursdays are finally coming back! Between an already busy summer and having to take on a new role in my parish, writing had to take a back seat. I am finally starting to feel like I have a handle on life again and can bring back Theological Thursdays. So, this week let’s talk about […]
Did you guys know we have a new feast day to celebrate in the Church? On March 3rd the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments declared that each year, the day after Pentecost, we would celebrate the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church. In the decree it was stated that the Pope approved […]
This Sunday we get to the celebrate the birthday of the Church, also known as Pentecost. How fitting that we will finish our series on the Trinity with the Holy Spirit as we prepare for this great feast. So, what happened on this day that we celebrate each year at the end of Easter? We […]
I must start by saying if at some point this blog takes a sharp turn that seems to make no sense (spoiler: it does) just roll with it. That is the moment I stopped writing with my brain and let the Holy Spirit take over. So… “And he said to them, ‘But who do you […]
Our Father who are in Heaven Hallowed by Thy Name Thy Kingdom come Thy Will be done On Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. […]
Holy cow, this incredible thing happened in my life recently. If you’ve been following my blog, you know that St. Gianna is my favorite saint right now. In May I had the opportunity to visit her tomb in Italy and it changed my life. Well, on September 3rd her daughter came to Denver!!! I know […]
Anyone who works with youth knows that facing a week-long conference with teenagers can be daunting. To start, just trying to engage 75 teenagers is difficult. Then, add in the fact that those teenagers will be in the middle of nowhere, with absolutely no cell phone service. Oh, and did I mention the week will […]
I’ve always dreamed of going to Italy. In my mind, it was a land of enchantment and mystery. I dreamed of viewing the gorgeous Tuscan countryside, with its rows of grapes, or sitting in a café and admiring the fabulous fashion. I longed to visit the Vatican and stand in the heart of the Catholic […]
“I believe in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.” Every Sunday we prayer these words, but do we really take them to heart? What do those four words, “One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic” really mean? In case you haven’t read, in May I went on Pilgrimage to Italy. During that time I came to a […]