Life on Purpose
Coping with sticky-phobia
Last week I wrote about my husband's abnormal affinity for all things salt. In particular, I noted the fabulous healing power of this miracle...
Martha’s hands and Mary’s heart: Life on Purpose
When I get to heaven, I have a lot of questions to ask, like: “How do we make sense of suffering?” and “Where did...
Do you look but don’t see?
I hate wearing glasses. Since I am near-sighted and my near-sightedness is getting considerably closer, I should wear them more, especially when I am...
True beauty comes from within: Life on Purpose
MaryAngela, my second daughter, was joyful and excited about life from the womb. She too was a feminine beauty. On my last pregnancy check...
Faith, love and family, grown like the flowers of the field
My husband and I were married on July 12, 28 years ago. To this day, the blue hue on the sides of the road,...
God knows our deepest needs
This spring, I led worship for a few retreats of men and women. Leading worship for a groups like these means that I perform...
Faith and human wisdom are meant to go hand in hand
I never know where life with my daughter Johanna will lead me. And when you add her older siblings in the mix, it’s even...
Sister, friend, protector, idol
As my daughter, Johanna and I stepped off the plane, the tropical air warmed our bodies. It was nice to get away from...
A lesson in endurance: running the rosary
A few weeks ago, I was leading the worship for a retreat in Nassau County. While it may seem that I am frequently off...
Grief and joy go hand in hand
I have experienced labor eight times. Four times for the kids I am grateful to have with me now and four times for the...
