The Joy of Ice Cream In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. It seems most people enjoy ice cream, especially on a hot day! I fondly remember a special trip during my childhood to a dairy bar in Port Huron, Michigan. I believe it was London’s Dairy Bar. We were able to choose a flavor. My dad always chose mint chocolate chip ice... Read more
Have you ever spent time in Eucharistic Adoration? What is it? In an online article on the Oblates of the Virgin Mary website, it is defined as, “During Eucharistic Adoration, the faithful pray to Jesus Christ, who is present in the Eucharist. The Eucharist, also referred to as the Blessed Sacrament, is typically kept in a tabernacle at your parish church.” Simply stated, it is spending time with Jesus, present in the Eucharist (Blessed Sacrament). As Catholics we believe in... Read more
Life in the Midst of Storms Life can be difficult. Juggling work, family, household chores and trying to make time for leisure. We can easily fall behind, especially when our obligations grow. Sometimes, we can fall behind at work, cleaning the house, laundry, with our kids obligations and sleep. Personally, I have experienced chaos many times. We were blessed with three kids. As they grew, so did our obligations. We wanted to give them a good life. Then my husband... Read more
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
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