Mary is a mystery. After eager anticipation and hearing reviews abuzz with enthusiasm, I saw Mary of Nazareth last night. While I admittedly had some reservations about the film from a production standpoint (looking at editing, script, looping, and acting only; separating these from the story itself) at a certain point I dropped the Siskel-and-Ebert […]
Verily Magazine – all I can say is FINALLY!
I’m not the first to give laud to Verily Magazine, but praise is more than deserved for this refreshingly REAL publication. Established as a women’s lifestyle mag, Verily stands on its own feet high above its checkout counterparts, Cosmo, People, Seventeen, and the like. What makes it so strikingly different? A simple presentation of honesty […]
Antidotes for the Green-Eyed [updated]
When a friend of mine succeeds, something in me dies. – Gore Vidal Jealousy is the worst isn’t it? What kind of no-good, lousy emotion takes a perfectly confident person, chews ’em up and spits ’em out to feel inadequate? The green-eyed monster can poison entire relationships, ruin friendships, and cue self-loathing in a snap; […]
He laughs because he trusts
Andrew was playing with our babiest boy last night. At 7 months, he is too cute and sweet and just old enough to toss in the air for a burst of giggles. Andrew is 6’5″ with hands large and capable enough to make all our kids feel safe, especially our baby. And there he was, […]
Revelation of a 2 Mile Run
I ran 2 miles yesterday. 2 whole miles. That doesn’t sound like a lot so let’s call it 10,560 feet; and I ran them all without stopping. This is huge for me. Not because I’ve never been “the athletic type” or because the only other time I’ve run 2 miles was 4 1/2 years ago, […]
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Andrew and I are in way over our heads. Work, kids, house, marriage. Wash, rinse, repeat, repeat. These days, it’s easy to feel like we’re drowning or at least barely treading water. We’re both so on-demand for respective work and family situations that any down time we have quickly turns into TV time which turns […]
The Persistent Saint
Humility is my *favorite* virtue. I’m not saying I have it, I just like it. I aspire to it. So thanks to Jesus, Mary, the saints, and especially Blessed Mother Teresa, I know what to do to be humble: accept the will of God, say Yes so that God may use me to further his […]
The [Im]possibility of Sainthood
I’m not a saint by any means. I want to be a saint, to be holy and so joyfully close to Christ that my soul floats above hardship instead of wallowing in it. Here’s the deal, though: I struggle with consistency and tend to roller coaster through spiritual fitness. I was a Totus Tuus missionary […]
Social Grace by St. Josemaria Escriva
This saint knows how it goes. It’s way too easy to hone in on a person’s get-under-your-skin qualities, but step back and realize God sent that person to YOU for the benefit of your soul, his/her soul, and God’s further glorification and you’ll have peace; and who knows? maybe a little bit of sweetness and […]
Everything I have and everything I don’t have
For a few seasons now, I’ve been part of an incredible Bible study. I joined a year or two ago and we meet every fall and spring, taking long breaks to accommodate vacations, holidays, etc. A few of my peers have been in the study with me, but most of the group is made of […]
