Mary, Refuge of Sinners
Mary, in her title as Refuge of Sinners, reminds me of a childhood hideout I had…and points me to the graces God has for me.
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When Camp Makes Me Think of Mary, Cause of Our Joy
At first, Mary’s title “Cause of Our Joy” doesn’t seem to make sense. But with a bit of time and some childhood inspiration, it all falls into place.
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Camp Songs and Mary and Joy
I’m transported back to a time full of cafeteria food and camp songs. It’s a rowdy group of kids,...
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Sacred, Immaculate, Huh?
A Mary Moment Monday post Light streamed in through the stained glass windows, creating halos...
Read MoreHoly Sweat Socks, Batman!
Last week, my 8th-grade niece was attempting to stop my life in its tracks with her request for help with a seemingly impossible math assignment. My husband, who is Mr. Math Help Extraordinaire, was working late. My kids, who...
Read MoreI Remember Mama
A Special Mary Moment Monday Post by Deacon Tom Fox It is an honor to be asked by a wordsmith to do an e-guest appearance and to submit a column on a topic that may interest or invite readership. I best not tarry. One would...
Read MoreRemembering with Prayer
Tomorrow marks one year. I don’t want to dwell on it here, because I feel like it’s not my pain and somehow, by writing about it too much, I somehow act like it is. Don’t get me wrong: I feel pain. We all do....
Read MoreWelcomed to the Family
Part of the Mary Moment Monday series He’s held all of my children at the most important moments of their lives, within hours of their births and at their baptisms. He officiated at my wedding and, a few years before that,...
Read MoreWhy We’ll Own Secretariat (the movie)
We aren’t real big on movies. We watch them, mind you, but we tend to have favorites and there’s a distinct pattern to what we like. Going to a theater just isn’t fun for us, as a couple, the way it is for many...
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