Always By Our Side: Celebrating the Holy Name of Mary
My wife often mentions that our sons are always on her mind. Whether they are taking a nap or with a sitter while we are…
mothers
What Our Mothers Teach Us
In her poem “Shrinking Women,” Lily Myers confesses that she has unknowingly accepted what society has taught her: to keep her mouth shut, neither letting…
Not the Mama
One humid Sunday morning in May, I went with my parents and a dear family friend to church. Towards the end of the service, the…
Busted Borders: Fatoumata (Senegal)
A mother of six wants her daughters to avoid female genital mutilation.
Saturday of the Third Week of Lent
Return to the Lent calendar. Lent Quotable This is what you shall do: love the earth and sun, and animals, despise riches, give alms to…
Double Life
I lead a double life. To some that might sound glamorous; to others, intriguing; and there are those who might think it sounds plain exhausting.…
Catholics: Call Your Mother
Have you talked to your Mother today? You might want to contact her. She’s been waiting for you. She loves you very much, and would…
