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Robyn Barberry

Robyn Barberry lives in Churchville with her husband and their four children. She is a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc in Aberdeen and has been writing for the Catholic Review since 2012.

Called to serve

May 29, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional

When Deacon Ray Van Pelt announced at the end of Mass at St. Joan of Arc in Aberdeen that the church was looking for altar servers, Collin whispered to me, “I want to do that!”Collin has been attending Mass weekly (barring the occasional snow storm or stomach bug) since he was 5 days old. Unlike […]

The perfect Communion gift

May 15, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional, Vocations

Even now as I write this, I am overwhelmed by the radiance of this sacred gift. It has inspired me to consider offering the invitation to vocations to each of my children as they proceed the course of their sacraments of invitation.

The things we do for love, Part 4: Forgive

May 3, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional

Even though we have been hurt and scarred, we recognize the fact that he or she who wronged us may not have done it on purpose. Even if they did, we must never forget that they are human, a sinner not unlike ourselves.

North Bay: My true figure

April 30, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional

I held a North Bay essay contest for my 6th grade class and, though every essay was a work of art, I thought  this one really captured the layers and depth of personal growth that occurred for many of my students at North Bay.

The Things We Do for Love, Part 3: Go on Adventures

March 26, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional

I wasn’t there because I’m a big fan of Gravedigger (though an enormous remote control version patrols our house regularly), I was there because my boys were into monster trucks, and I’m their biggest fans.

Toys R Us: Where a kid got to be a kid

March 19, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional

Robyn Barberry laments the loss of a venerable toy store chain.

The Things We Do for Love, Part Two: Be an Advocate

March 2, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional

God chose me because I am a natural advocate. He has given me a voice and a platform to keep spreading the word about autism, not only for Frank, but for everyone else who is a piece of the puzzle.

The Things We Do for Love, Part One: Play Their Game

February 27, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional

One of my favorite spiritual images is the one of the angel guiding the children across the broken bridge. Just as Jesus does that for all of us, parents must do that for their children.

Illustrated family portraits

February 23, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional

Robyn Barberry has fun with an illustrated image of her family.

A letter to my sleeping, mischievous baby

February 6, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional

Robyn Barberry shares some words of wisdom with her little one.

Emma’s Tea Spot: Worth a Stop

January 30, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional

My best friend Shannon of 30 years invited me to share a cup (or two) of tea with her at a new little place called Emma’s Tea Spot, which is situated in the thriving community of Hamilton at the corner of Harford Road and Hamilton Avenue. She made us an appointment for 3 at 11 […]

Shopping on the spectrum

January 11, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional

It took an accidental trip to the grocery store with a child psychologist to help me to see the world through my autistic child’s eyes.

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