To whom shall we go?
The sexual abuse crisis of 2002 was often called the Long Lent. Have we at last reached Good Friday? If you have not yet read the statement of former Papal Nuncio to the US Vigano, regarding who knew what … Continued
Facts, faith, and contemplative knowledge
What is the relationship between knowledge and contemplation? How much should we concern ourselves with news events? How can we trust God when bad things happen? I have been meditating on all these questions and more lately, and would like … Continued
No lasting city
“For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city which is to come” (Heb 13:14). Some of my readers must be wondering where I have gone. I’ll tell you: to Omaha. Let me explain… Just before … Continued
Raising kids who remain in the Church
“Are you 100 percent certain the Catholic Church is right?” my son D (age 14) asked me the other day. We were discussing the fact that some friends on Facebook were concerned about their teenagers falling away from the Faith. … Continued
Forgetting what lies behind
A couple weeks ago at Mass (the 5th Sunday of Lent) we heard two Scripture passages about leaving the past behind. The first reading included this: “Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; … Continued
New paperback, new video, upcoming retreat
Just a quick note this week to tell you about a few finished projects. First, enjoy the video my husband Dan and I made about Trusting God with St. Therese. Besides me, you’ll meet my parents and brother, get a … Continued