… looking at photos of my son singing in the church choir the first thing I noticed was all the different ethnicities of our parish represented in the faces of the youth. It is one of the few Catholic parishes I have ever attended that has been so racially diverse. You can get a true sense of how universal the church is on any given Sunday at this particular church. And here is why I think that is. This particular... Read more

… Fr. Hubbard, saying Mass in Aniakchak Crater, Alaska c. 1931. image source. Read more

… nothing to see here. Read more

… my favorite seasonpalettes the earth in rich tonesand shimmering gold. Leon de Smet, Soleil d’Autome Read more

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… I just realized blog turned five this month. That’s like thirty five in blog years. I’d like to think over the course of those years blog has matured… I’d like to think that. Read more

… or, interacting with my son. Me: You have to be in the church nativity play. They need kids to be angels. The Boy: An angel?! That’s so girly! *whine* Me: Whatever. St. Michael had a sword and could beat you up! Angels are tough. [I may have said “bad ass”] The Boy: [eyes my suspiciously for a moment considering this] Really? Me: Of course! The Boy: Ok. I will do it but only if I can be a tough... Read more

… I don’t ask for much… just *the most awesome toy ever made*!! It comes with SEVEN projectiles, secret compartments, and LED’s that light up in hyperdrive! I think I just peed. Read more

… I wore pants to mass. Read more

… a new blog addition, Friday Fishing, will feature vocational videos, images and contact information for a spot lighted religious community. For more information please visit marymediatrix.com. Read more