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Growing up in my family, we had a special traditions around yearly birthday celebrations. The birthday person got to pick what they...

“Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” As I read these words at this moment...

When my sister and I were toddlers, we would play “Friend Mommies.” Friend Mommies would involve us pushing our baby doll strollers...

St. Monica is known for being St. Augustine’s mother and the chief source of his faith conversion. As a mother of two boys, I understand...

Today we celebrate three of Jesus’s closest friends: Lazarus, who is described as “the one you love” (John 11:3); Mary, who performs the...

A friend and I have been trying to get together for over a month, but every week one of our toddlers is sick. And in our post-COVID world...

“The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him” (Luke 2:22). This is one of the small peeks we...

In November of 2022, I found myself silently weeping in the lobby of the University of Chicago Hospital, having just concluded my 38th...

It is that season again.  We prepare.  We wait.  We anticipate.  On this first Sunday of Advent 2023, Jesus tells us, “Be watchful! Be...

When my Dad died almost three years ago in January 2021, there were many moments of comfort: the meals people made for my mom as she...

Today's Readings My chest tightened, my breath got short, and my heart rate skyrocketed; it felt like our toddler was sitting on me. “Is...

Today's Readings Like most little kids, when I was small, I often parrotted back words and phrases that the adults in my world used...

Today's Readings On this occasion of Father’s Day, we are blessed to be hearing what I feel is one of the truly great miracles of...

Years ago, during a nativity program at church, my eldest son played the part of baby Jesus in the manger and of course, I was Mary, and...

Shero - a woman who inspires you. A woman who has poured into your life, helping you become the woman God created you to be. Though an...

After teaching in Catholic schools for ten years, I have quite a few stories to share. One story that stands out, however, does not...

Today's Readings On the Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, Jessica reflects on generational faith and encourages us to have faith...

Today's Readings I have been fascinated with stars since I was young. Why do they twinkle? Why do we wish on the first star of the...

Today's Readings For many of us, the holidays and Christmas season bring us together with our family members. This time with family can...

On our way to 5 p.m. Mass on the first Sunday of Advent, my 4 year old complained that she didn’t like the dark. She also complained that...