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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Stepping Outside my Comfort Zone

Travel has played a pivotal role in my life, opening my eyes to both the beauties and challenges in the world and bursting the bubble of my comfort zone.
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Faith and Family for October 10: Entering the Kingdom of God

In this week's Gospel, Jesus reminds the disciples of the commandments and then tells them that those who have a wealth of possessions will have a difficult time entering heaven.
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Welcome to My Family

I wish you could meet my family. Our children—and their spouses and children—enrich my life and my husband’s life in countless ways. 
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The Art of Listening

When we say the word family, it can mean so many things. Our faith teaches us that the human family—that is to say, every single human being on planet Earth—makes up the body of Christ and has inherent dignity.
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Bridging the Generation Gap

Boomers and Zoomers each have something important to offer our world. We should take advantage of it.
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Faith and Family for October 3: Marriage and Children

This week's first reading and Gospel speak to the issues of marriage and children.
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