As I bustled distractedly around my cluttered kitchen at home the other day, a jumble of thoughts crowded their way around my mind, vying for
The irony of living in a world which does not want to recognize or include God in anything is that it is precisely God Himself
It is interesting the small things which can cut through the monopoly of our own thoughts: an unexpected hello from a stranger on the street,
As I write this, I note with some fascination and slight dread that this period of summer is very nearly halfway done. How quickly these
From the moment each of our children could speak, the exercise of teaching them to say “please” and “thank you” became an integral part of
It is not easy to read the news these days for most, if not all, people. As a mother, it is absolutely heart-wrenching at times.
How much do you depend on God? Do you really abandon yourself to His providence or have you ever done so? Recently, my nine-year-old son
Too many times, I feel as if I am living a lie. When people find out that my husband and I have as many children
In this world we live in – rife with conflict, intrigue, sorrow, loneliness, unchecked ambition, and the obnoxiously intoxicating pride of life – the currency
It was over three years ago, while searching up writing opportunities online, that I stumbled upon an ad featuring a black-and-white graphic of a man
I have heard it said many a time that when God closes a door, He opens a window. While this may be the case in
Fifteen times it is that I have had the privilege – the blessing – of having a child in my womb for the past almost
On July 23rd, our tenth child made his first confession. As he sat at the pew waiting for his turn, my son was quiet but
As a mother of a large family – twelve children ranging in age from four to 27 years – I am often asked this uncomfortable
By no means am I a gardener. In fact, I like saying that – although I can cook a variety of produce – I cannot
The art of conversation is one which has – for many people – become lost or forgotten in this world of smart devices, ultra-fast technology,
Run-of-the-mill. Average. Common. These are just some of the less appealing words most people would not want to be used to describe their own lives.
Stories about how different people are coping with this over a year-old “new normal” are rife, ranging from (mis)adventures in baking bread to binge-watching nearly
The last time I saw my godmother Eliza was at my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary dinner – January 10, 2020. It seems like a lifetime
It is amazing how one’s perspective on life and faith can change over the years. If there is one thing I have learned as a
“I am tired of praying.” This is what I heard my friend whisper tiredly, almost unwillingly. The words hung in the air, lingering as if
“If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.” This quote, credited to American director, writer and comedian Woody Allen, pretty much sums