Whether you’ve been bitten by a radioactive spider or Ignatian spirituality, you might be called to live your life differently as a result.

Spider-Man can teach us a few lessons about living as Catholics. He’s committed to self-sacrifice and service to others.

That room full of people singing to me brought home for me how connected we all are to one another in the Communion of Saints.blog

Trains are magical, and steam locomotives are full of history. And a train ride is exhilarating.

Maybe they’re chasing squirrels or enjoying steaks every day. Maybe they’re spending time with our loved ones who’ve gone before us.

Life is short, after all. Life is worth celebrating. And life is better because of the many people who laugh and cry with us, listen to us, share their stories and accompany us along the way.

I tasted it, and it wasn’t just too salty. It was terrible. Even though I had followed the recipe, the dish was inedible.

July is my favorite month of the year. It’s my birthday month, so that adds to the joy, but July is also the heart of the summer—and summertime is the best.

I was making coffee early on the Fourth of July when I heard the ping of a text message.

Did she like mustard? We didn’t know. Did she want a stuffed mustard? Maybe not. But we had a feeling this was the right gift.