My husband and I are going to see Bruce Springsteen on May 12! I’m so excited; this is my graduation present. 🙂 I’ve been meaning to post this song for a while; it’s my all time favorite Bruce tune. I love it because it’s a song about longing for Heaven just as much as it’s a song about immigration.  Those of us who love God, long for Heaven. We want to KNOW God, to be in His presence, and finally… Read more

It was holy Saturday, about an hour and a half before the Easter Vigil. Earlier in the day husband and I had driven from Chicago to Notre Dame, to attend the Vigil Mass at the Basilica, and to spend Easter at Our Lady’s University, where both of us have many fond memories (he from law school and his conversion, me from the early days of our relationship).  We arrived at the Basilica 1.5 hours before the vigil Mass started, and… Read more

I don’t believe I’ll be posting during the Triduum, so I wanted to post some goodies for meditation and reflection during the next few days. May you and your families have a blessed Triduum and Easter!     Sing, my tongue, the Savior’s glory, of His flesh the mystery sing; of the Blood, all price exceeding, shed by our immortal King, destined, for the world’s redemption, from a noble womb to spring. Of a pure and spotless Virgin born for us on earth below, He, as Man,… Read more

Today marks four years since the death of Pope John Paul II, one of the most influential and pastoral figures of the twentieth century. I don’t have much to add, but here are some wonderful photos.       Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.  And let perpetual light shine upon him.  May he rest in peace.  Amen.  May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,  through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Read more

There are plenty of people who are angry, passionate, and filled with high-minded words of protest about the situation unfolding at Notre Dame regarding the news that President Obama will give the commencement address this year at the university. And most of that anger is justifiable, good, and will, I hope, prove fruitful. But I cannot join in this anger right now. I can only see it from the sidelines.  You see, I am too sad. I am not a… Read more