Faith and Family
The Lost Art of Listening
“Gym tonight?” That was the text from my friend Krista. And just as Batman jumps into action when the bat symbol lights up the sky, I knew she needed me. The gym is code for, “I need to talk, and I need someone to listen.” She could have needed to talk about her kids, her job, or just the pressures of being a mom. I just needed to be there with open ears and an open heart.
The fact that we would be able to do a little exercise in the process was just a bonus.
#HeToo
I am the mother of three girls. I am the youngest of three girls. For the past year, I have watched in horror as story after story of sexual harassment and abuse has grabbed the headlines. At the same time, ...
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Faith and Family for October 11: Demand for a Sign
Jesus tells the disciples that, just as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation.
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A Different Kind of Harvest
I live in Chicago, and around this part of the country, October is harvest time. Living in the city, it’s not always so easy to notice. However, every year since we moved here, my family and I have made an ...
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Faith and Family for September 27: Parable of the Two Sons
READ MT 21:28-32 Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: "What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He ...
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Faith and Family for September 20: The Workers in the Vineyard
READ MT 20:1-16A Jesus told his disciples this parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them ...
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Faith and Family for September 13: The Unforgiving Servant
READ MT 18:21-35 Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?” CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THE GOSPEL. UNDERSTAND by Father Greg Friedman, ...
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