People have always been fascinated by this thing called sleep and the dreams that come with it. Since both are completely out of our control, our ancient ancestors decided both must be caused by supernatural forces. Makes sense. If God created the human brain, He also created the way it functions. So, for thousands of years, dreams have been associated with religion and the belief that God speaks to us in our dreams.
Category: Columns
How we know the price He paid
A beautiful Crucifix hangs on the wall in our bedroom. It reminds me of the one I picked out at the gift shop at Holy Hill, Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, in Hubertus, Wis., where my family attended Mass each Sunday when I was a girl.
A family recipe for St. Patrick’s Day
To ensure that you have an authentically Irish American celebration of the day, I’ll walk you through how to prepare corned beef and cabbage, and then how to properly air out your home afterward.
When I grow up, I want to be . . .
It’s important for us to be educated voters in the April primary and the November general election, but when we go to the polls, let’s remember what Samuel said and always look to our divine “President” to guide us as we make choices in our politics as well as choices in every aspect of our everyday lives.
How to finish the race of a lifetime
The race is the quintessential metaphor of the journey of life itself, of the struggle toward holiness in the heart of every soul trying to follow our Lord to Heaven.
Saints for failed resolutions
To help me make some headway on my resolutions, it might be time for me to call in the big guns — the saints — for help.
Toast for a winter wedding
Dear Readers,
I wish you could have been with me at my son’s wedding last week. The beautiful Nuptial Mass was celebrated at Holy Mother of Consolation Church in Oregon with a lovely reception afterwards down the road at a banquet hall overlooking the valley.
Since you weren’t able to be there, I thought I might at least share with you the toast I gave at the dinner; I’m fairly sure you can relate to what I was trying to say:
A lesson in Catholic hospitality
I realized later that hospitality really is at the heart of evangelization, when you open the doors of your heart and home to the domestic Church inside, even when it is really difficult.
Supporting Orders and celebrating the Christmas season
Merry Christmas! To enhance your table during this season of cheer, here are nine divine treats from Religious Orders across the county to keep the celebration going until the Epiphany.
Reflecting on resolving
If 640 million of us succeeded in keeping resolutions designed to improve the content of our character and not just the beauty of our bodies, we just might make the world a better place in which to live.