Faith and Family

A Racial Reality Check

FULL DISCLOSURE: I am a middle-aged, White woman who lives in a predominantly White area. I am privileged in ways that I probably don’t even comprehend. As a mom, I have never had to have “the talk” with my son ...
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Faith and Family for December 5: Second Sunday of Advent

This week, as we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent, we hear of John the Baptist's travels through the region of Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
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The Joy of Little Things

It has been said that change is the only constant in life. After the past two years, oh boy, would I agree with that. And I’m sure many other people would too. 
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Day Four: A Catholic Family Advent

Scripture Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat; and I do not want to send them away hungry, ...
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Day Three: A Catholic Family Advent

Today we are inspired by the roots of Jesse and discover how that theme can translate into our Advent traditions.
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The Comfort of Predictability

If there is anything I have learned as a parent, it is that the only thing you can be certain about is that your life with your kids will be filled with uncertainty. Given that fact, my husband, Mark, and ...
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Day Two: A Catholic Family Advent

On this second day of the Advent season, we focus on the comfort found in the light of Christ.
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