Catholic Mom’s Desk Calendar = Big Win
You know that feeling when you’re at a loss and you look out above the kitchen sink and wonder just what in the world you are doing? When the bucket of you-know-what from the kid on the sheet-covered...
View ArticleTalkin Slavery and Free Trade at the Register
When Catholic blogger Lisa Hendey went to Rwanda recently, I followed her status updates and blog posts with both trepidation and intrigue. A few days ago, she posted about slavery. She writes that...
View ArticleWhat do you want from your parish? {Worship}
Lisa Hendey and I are giving two talks at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, and we need your help. One of the goals of this talk is to share with the participants specific feedback from the...
View ArticleWhat do you want from your parish? {Ministries}
Today, let’s talk about what you want from your parish in the area of ministries. How can your parish best aid you in your mission within your Domestic Church in the arena of providing great ministry...
View ArticlePictures from 3 Amazing Days at #RECongress in LA
Two days ago, I flew across the country. It’s my first trip to California, and I have many observations. One of them involves the sun and the temperature. The reason I’m here is the Diocese of Los...
View ArticleThe Grace of Yes: Why You Should Read and Reread It
1. It’s a great book. 2. There’s a fish on the cover. And the fish has a NAME! 3. It will make you smile. And think. And ponder. And want to discuss. 4. You never knew you didn’t know Lisa Hendey’s...
View ArticleWhat “Yes” Means to Me #GraceofYesDay
On November 18, Lisa Hendey is celebrating “Grace of Yes Day” and attempting to make #graceofyesday trend on social media. Watch this video on YouTube. Video link I have to give her credit: she doesn’t...
View ArticleWhat Yes Means to Me #GraceofYesDay
Today is Grace of Yes Day, in which we celebrate the generosity that comes from saying Yes to God. I’ve learned what Yes looks like from the wonderful people I work with and live with and am related...
View ArticleBecause “Yes” is Where It’s At: Lisa Hendey and The Grace of Yes
I’ve come to know and love Lisa Hendey on a lot of levels, and not just because we’re on a last name basis reminiscent of my college days (but oh so much better). She’s not only a hard worker and a...
View ArticleSix Advent Resources and One Giveaway of Welcome Baby Jesus
I’ve accepted it: Advent is coming. And soon. Maybe it’s been made easier by how busy I’ve been over the last six weeks. The busy of this coming season will be a calmer version (with food! and song!...
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