It is important that Catholics remain confident in answering the call to serve while also upholding the beliefs that have been handed down to us by Christ.

When we look at Lent as the herald of a new springtime in our spiritual lives, then, I would hope, Lenten practices would no longer seem like unwelcome intrusions into our comfort. Rather, they are harbingers of hope for a more Christ-centered way of life.

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

Last weekend when I made chocolate chip cookies, I made a big double batch and ended up with way too many.

I think it’s fair to say that my dog saved my life. I would come home from grade school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Essex. Our little apartment was empty. My father was absent. My mother was working. My older brother and sisters were either in school or at work. But my dog, King, was there.

When we choose to stay in our own little world, it’s not because we are hateful or uneducated or racist. Some like the hustle, bustle and skyline. I’ll take the calm, rolling hills and serenity. 

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 […]

In life, it’s the little moments that add up to the big ones. The small wins become the larger ones.

I spontaneously invited friends to come for afternoon tea, and we had such a wonderful
time.

Every morning when I ask, “What would you like for breakfast today?” our fourth grader says, “The usual.”