A High-stakes Game
NOTHING MAKES YOU MORE AWARE of your own social privilege than being a White woman raising a Black teenage son. As such, I’ve learned a thing or two about the way the world works. It’s a high-stakes game; one with ...
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Day Twenty Five: A Catholic Family Advent
My daughter Riley is an animal lover. After our dog Hobbes passed away, she carried around a ceramic Yorkshire—complete with Hobbes's old collar and leash—until we got a new puppy. Riley has great concern for all animals, including birds during ...
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Day Twenty Four: A Catholic Family Advent
December brings the shortest days of the year to our country. The lack of natural light can make us feel dreary, tired, and less than joyful. We need light—our bodies crave it.
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Faith and Family for December 26: Feast of the Holy Family
This week, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. In the Gospel, we hear the story of Jesus being lost in the temple following his family's visit.
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Day Twenty Three: A Catholic Family Advent
My son, Alex, is constantly singing. One time I asked him why he sings all the time and he simply said, “Because it makes me happy.” That’s a good enough reason for me.
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Day Twenty Two: A Catholic Family Advent
Scripture Jacob called his sons, and said: “Gather around, that I may tell you what will happen to you in days to come. Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob; listen to Israel your father. —Genesis 49:1–2 Reflection
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Day Twenty One: A Catholic Family Advent
I am always happy to have my friends, family, and children’s friends gathered around—a busy home is a happy home. Sometimes, though, we get too busy and forget to invite those we care about into our lives—and our homes.
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