The Spiritual Meaning of Fatherhood In researching how Father’s Day came about, I found an article on history.com. The nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, but only in the state of Washington. It was not until 1972 after “President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official that the day honoring fathers became a nationwide holiday in the United States.” It took longer to gain momentum for an official “Father’s Day” because fathers just don’t have the same... Read more
Have you ever paused to see a child through God’s eyes? As a mother with three adult children, I wish I would have spent more time doing just that. I was able to see that like all three of my pregnancies, all three of my children were very unique. There were definite similarities, but each one had their own personalities and their own God-given talents. I know that every child is a unique, God-given treasure. Psalm 127:3 reads, “Certainly... Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere! People are using it to help them daily in both their professional and personal lives. From scheduling our time to communicating, shopping, learning, and even praying, AI is no longer just a futuristic concept, but a present reality shaping our daily life. As it continues to evolve and integrate into personal and professional lives, a vital question arises for Christians: How is AI reshaping personal development and can faith and technology coexist in self-growth?... Read more
There has been a rise in constant connectivity and burnout. This is because we have the ability, and sometimes the expectation, to be available 24/7. I think this definitely increased when COVID reared its ugly head. According to a news release by AFLAC in late 2024, burnout is affecting nearly 3 in 5 Americans. Burnout is real. It is time to introduce digital detox as a spiritual practice. We need it for our physical, mental and spiritual health. A digital... Read more
When I began processing my father’s death back in February of this year (2025), I wrote a couple of articles about death and family struggles. As a Catholic, I am still surprised how I am witnessing the deep sorrow for a loved one in the dying process. Sometimes I am even shocked about the great measures taken to try to extend a loved one’s life even though their life is filled with pain, agony and deep sadness. This has led... Read more
Sometimes I just feel lost. The world can be hard. I know who I am, but I don’t always trust whose I am. I will be strong on a path heading towards something good and then BAM! Something just hits me. It is doubt and fear. I begin to question everything I am doing. Do I need to do more? Do I need to do less? Am I headed in the direction that God wants me to travel? How do... Read more
My husband suffers from depression. He is willing to talk about it freely now. When we dated and got married, there were no signs. Sure we had our struggles. He didn’t share his feelings, but he was a man. He was taught not to. One day, life just got to be too much. He could no longer cope. What do you do when the one you love begins to disappear into the shadows of depression? Many marriages struggle silently. Each... Read more
This year, I started listening to Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Catechism in a Year podcast to continue my knowledge and growth in faith. I have always used the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) as a resource, so it has been great diving in and studying it. Fr. Mike shares the information in a very personable way. Day 109 of the podcast entitled “Mystery of Union With God” talks about CCC 772–780 . The Church’s hierarchy is set up for God’s love... Read more
Have you ever been so busy that even prayer feels like a chore? It is getting harder and harder to fit life into our days. Our kids are rushed to school and from school to activity after activity. True family time is becoming extremely rare. We are rushing to get things accomplished, to finish first, to finish best, to finish. We are living the busy life, but what are the rewards? What are we missing out on? A friend... Read more
The following represents opinions and accumulated information. Please read and determine your own opinion. I believe there is an eerie alignment between Donald Trump’s rise to power and ancient prophecies. What comes to mind for me is Nostradamus‘ famous prediction of three Antichrists. They are said to be Napoleon, Hitler, and the third is to come. Could Donald Trump be the third Antichrist mentioned by Nostradamus, and are there scriptural connections to back this idea? Who Was Nostradamus? For those... Read more
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