My uncle John called his late mother-in-law “Rosebud” (her name was Rose). Entering the room with a big smile, he’d call out,…
It’s Okay to be a Rosebud
Posts Categorized: Courage
How to “Strengthen What Remains”
As the news shows scenes of disrespect for law, private property, and due process, reason itself seems to be going up in…
Almsgiving: Where’s Your Comfort Zone?
Almsgiving is one of the “pillar” virtues of Lent, along with prayer and fasting. We give alms because Jesus commands us to…
Short on serenity? Don’t worry about it!
Ven. Aloysius Schwartz (1930-1992) founded World Villages for Children (WorldVillages.org) to feed, house, educate, and form in the faith abandoned children and…
How to Make Room for God
The other day I did the scariest thing in the world. I wrote on my calendar times to be quiet—just be quiet…
Lenten Renovation Ideas: Are You Up for the Challenge?
In Lent, we make an extra effort to decrease our selfishness and allow Christ’s generosity to increase in us. Too often, we…
Is Virtue Offensive?
Virtue, that is, a habit of doing the right thing according to God, has been offensive since the Garden of Eden. Offensive…
Revealing my Word for 2021
I usually don’t pick a Word for the whole year. But 2021 seemed to need one! My 3-minute video reveals what word…
What I Learned About Love from the Magi
About to cross the street, the woman standing next to me held a cup of Starbucks. I pondered the small pleasure of…
The Only Warfare We Need
I finished a remarkable book recently written especially for families — and want to tell you about it! It’s important and easy-to-read….
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