May 28, 2008
May 28, 2008
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Thanks, Julie … and Lisa … and Colleen!

Julie Davis (at “Happy Catholic”) posted her review of Raising Up Mommy … and a bonus review of one of my other books, Let Nothing Trouble You (about Teresa of Avila). Thanks, Julie, for making me such a “Happy Catholic” today! Today Lisa Hendey also posted her interview with me on her “Catholic Moments” podcast. Thanks so much, Lisa, for a wonderful interview! And for your daily dose of adoptive parenting inspiration, I’d like to alert you to this article about the Caviezel’s adoption — I hadn’t realized until reading the article that their two children had such extensive medical needs! I found the link […]
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May 28, 2008
May 28, 2008
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“Sex and the City” A Microcosm of Real Life?

Today on “Catholic Connection,” Teresa Tomeo was discussing “Sex and the City,” the new movie based on the hit television series starring Sarah-Jessica Parker and company. Teresa mentioned a study that was conducted on young women (not yet married) about how “Sex and the City” influenced their own dating life. Perhaps predictably, the effect overall was a negative one … and some felt that it glamorized the ultra-feminist perspective that “a gal should be free to ‘have fun’ and do everything [including bed-hop] a man can do.” The thing is (having watched the show a time or two myself), I can recall several story lines […]
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May 26, 2008
May 26, 2008
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Sheep and the Goats

Putting together my VBS program for my church, I came across this and thought it was a powerful reminder of how important those corporal and spiritual works of mercy are. Ironic, since Keith Green was not exactly the most pro-Catholic Christian on the planet. But now that he’s had a chance to gain a more heavenly perspective (he died in 1982), I feel confident he’d be pleased that some Catholics love him, too!
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May 25, 2008
May 25, 2008
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Scars

In her post “Scarred for Life,” Antique Mommy Tina shares with the world (via Good Housekeeping magazine, you go girl!) the reason why, in her own words, “You can keep your Mederma, I like my scars. They tell the story of who I am….” Today, on the Feast of Corpus Christi, I had an opportunity to reflect on the significance of such scars in my own life … and in that of my children. It has been three years since we celebrated Christopher and Sarah’s baptism (the adoption papers were actually finalized in August, but we celebrate their baptism day as the day they officially […]
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May 22, 2008
May 22, 2008
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Calling all Extraordinary Moms… That’s You!

The simple truth is that every child thinks Mom is extraordinary. Whether that child comes to us the conventional way, or through adoption, or foster care, or some other way. Your presence is what teaches that child about love, about goodness, about kindness, about truth. You ARE those things to your child … and to all the children in whose lives you invest. Pope John Paul II used to talk about the “feminine genius,” and frequently quoted the Council Fathers of Vatican II who contended that “Women imbued with the Spirit of the Gospel can do so much to aid humanity in not falling.” By […]
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May 19, 2008
May 19, 2008
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In the Company of God … and Mary … and Mom

My parents were visiting with us this week. Dad put in the dog fence (thanks, Dad!) … and Mom roped me into one of “those” conversations. You know the kind: high in drama, low in resolution. This time, the subject was Catholicism … my practice of it, to be precise. I’ve had six years of intensive formal faith formation … but because in her mind I’ve rejected everything she taught me, she can only conclude I’ve been “brainwashed.” She accused me of considering her a pagan going to hell because she’s not Catholic (where she got that, I have no idea). Yet clearly believes that […]
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May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008
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Tips for Saving Money When You Travel

I just stumbled on this post from “The Green Life” that offers useful hints on how to make your gas dollar S-T-R-E-T-C-H. As Sarah and I get ready to head for Atlanta (Catholic New Media Celebration … yeah!), we’re both looking for ways to minimize the gas pinch. Ouch. Incidentally, if you’re planning to be at the Eucharistic Convention in Atlanta on January 21, or the Catholic New Media Celebration (like Sarah and me) the next day, keep that Saturday night slot open … We’re organizing a Canticle/CatholicMom/CatholicExchange ladies’ night out! Stay tuned.
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May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008
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“I Will Not Be Broken”: The Book by Jerry White, Survivor Corps

I have not read this book … but this looks like a worthwhile read for those who are struggling to rise above circumstances from their past or present. So I wanted to pass it on to you! In his website, White offers five steps to turn “survivors” into “thrivers”: 1. Face Facts. One must first accept the harsh reality about suffering and loss, however brutal. “This terrible thing has happened. It can’t be changed. I can’t rewind the clock. My family still needs me. So now what?” 2. Choose Life. That is, “I want to say yes to the future. I want my life to […]
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