Want to read about that topic that’s on everyone’s minds? Then you probably want to click away. These quick takes are distancing themselves from that conversation again this week as I share bits from our lives.
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The man from Hershey
Suzanna Molino Singleton finds inspiration in the man who championed outreach to Haiti in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Education in the time of coronavirus
Catholic parents should seize this as an opportunity to reinforce our beliefs and values in our children.
Making our own March Madness fun
In the midst of my nephew’s disappointment, he came up with an idea. Everyone in the family could pick two favorite fictional characters, and he would build a bracket.
It’s an Irish lullaby
There’s something about the rhythm, the soothing tones. You move from words into humming, holding the baby until he’s just tired enough that you can slip him into the crib. Then you tiptoe off to bed, fingers crossed that you can get a few hours of sleep.
Spring blossoms, old photos, baking, and everything except what’s on everyone’s minds in 7 Quick Takes
Many of us have one topic on our minds right now, but my mother challenged me to write a 7 Quick Takes post that doesn’t mention it. And I do love a challenge. So, here we go.
Missing the holy water
Dipping your fingers into holy water on your way into Mass seems like a small gesture until you can’t do it. There was no water there. I could bless myself with a waterless cross, but I missed that tangible encounter.
The deliciousness of meatless Fridays, a child’s innovation, a Shamrock shake, and signs of Lent (7 Quick Takes)
I love Lenten Fridays so much that I always think I should give up something else besides meat those days.
Nine ways to have fun in church
I like to think God has a good sense of humor. So who says we can’t have fun in church?
“Are you from Iowa?”
A chance meeting with strangers added light to this Lenten journey.
A goody bag from church, charcuterie, the story of a super ball, and our Lenten prayer basket (7 Quick Takes)
Last weekend we took a day trip to Frederick, and John suggested that we stop at St. Peter’s in Libertytown, Md., for Saturday evening Mass.
Faith through it all
The differences in attitude while muddling through emotional heartache or illness are what can make or break us.