Let us “start strong” and “show God” to the world and those around us, and give a demonstration of the unseen by being Christlike in our lives and in our love.
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A Lent lesson from Call of the Wild
As we begin our Lenten journey, we cannot know what we will experience through these 40 days. We don’t know what obstacles and opportunities life will present. But Lent can change us in positive, beautiful ways if we are open to how God is working in our lives.
God dwells in me: Making health my Lenten promise
Perhaps we can go beyond turning down treats and consider centering our Lenten promises on honoring God properly maintaining the earthly vessel he has provided for us to do his work.
Wise words for young men
The Archbishop Curley community honored African-American history and culture through the Franciscan perspective with a special Feb. 19 event that featured a distinguished guest speaker and a creative approach to meditative prayer.
Please don’t give up social media for Lent
During Lent, people are spiritually hungry. We are in the desert, and it can be a lonely and dark time—this time of repentance, this season with no alleluias. By remaining active on social media—or even approaching it more intentionally—you have the opportunity to help others see and connect with Christ in a new way.
The Magnificent Sunset
I always say, if someone doesn’t believe in God, take him or her to a sunrise, a sunset, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, the mountains or a beach. The pure majesty of such panoramas should infuse faith.
Our Lenten prayer basket, tiramisu, The Crown, cake pops, and a surprise in the mail (7 Quick Takes)
Ash Wednesday is next week, so sometime before now and then, we will fill our Lenten prayer basket.
How to prepare for the best Lent yet
In these days before Lent begins, you—like me—might be trying to figure out what to give up or take on for the 40 days that lie ahead. I still haven’t decided, but these are some questions I am considering.
A Valentine’s Day proposal, chicken soup with rice, sending valentines, and more (7 Quick Takes)
Sixteen years ago today, John asked me to be his wife during a beautiful dinner at the Candlelight Inn in Catonsville, Md.
Small acts of love can mean the most
I often think that the small actions, the little kindnesses, are the ones that touch your heart in a special way.
The $8 bridesmaid dresses
My mother and I still laugh about how she bought the dresses before we were even engaged—and without me or any of the hypothetical future bridesmaids there.
Our first dance: Can’t help falling in love with you
You give your whole life, your whole self, to each other every day—and you accept the gift of your spouse in return.