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 October 25: The Greatest Commandment

This week's Gospel teaches us about the greatest commandment of them all--to love one another.
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What a Hero Looks Like

Lockdown—that was the subject line of the e-mail I got at work on one of the last days of school this past May. My heart dropped into my stomach. I quickly scrolled down to read the body of the message, though ...
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Faith and Family for October 18: Paying Taxes

When the disciples ask Jesus, in this week's Gospel, about paying the census tax, they are told to pay to Caesar what belongs to him and give to God what is God's.
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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 ...
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#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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