My favorite person in the world right now is my 2.5-year-old grandson. Creepy as it sounds, I'm in Nana love and, unlike the normal infatuation adults go through, this isn't wearing off even though we’re technically past the honeymoon phase. This has come as quite a shock to me because throughout my daughter’s pregnancy, I … Continue reading The Nana-Love drug
Pope Frances & good-enough Catholicism
It didn’t take long for people to become apoplectic in regards to Pope Francis’ addresses to Congress and the United Nations. Self-labeled conservatives took to the interwebs to claim the Pope is not really a Christian and/or is ignorant and cowardly on the real issues. Give them time and they'll insist that him offering a … Continue reading Pope Frances & good-enough Catholicism
Kim Davis: reality check on Christian persecution
I haven't blogged for nine months, mostly because I fell off the blogging horse after a rather traumatic opening to my year. The longer I was away from it, the more I questioned whether I had anything unique to add to cultural discussions. This insecurity will be familiar to other people of my Tribe, because … Continue reading Kim Davis: reality check on Christian persecution
Running to Mass in the rain
Last month, near mid-December in the middle of my work day, I ran to daily Mass. It wasn't for exercise, and it wasn't because I was a few minutes late - although I was, as I frequently am. And it wasn't because the desert sky was pouring rain and I had no umbrella, although it … Continue reading Running to Mass in the rain
This is what God looks like
I've battled depression on and off for nearly 30 years. During that time, I've had three bad episodes, week-long events when I needed help with my family life so I could make it to doctor's appointments and throw darts at a medication chart to see what help might present itself to me. I've also had … Continue reading This is what God looks like
What you learn on the bus
The great thing about riding the bus is having no distractions, and thus, plenty of time to think. This is also the problem with riding the bus: Having plenty of time to think. If you're prone to rumination like me, sometimes thinking isn't the best idea. But every so often, I decide to put down … Continue reading What you learn on the bus
Reading the Bible in public
We're in the homestretch with Lent, with just two more weeks until Easter. This week will be difficult but Holy Week will be better, due to the oh-so-close feeling of being inches away from Easter Sunday. (Forgive me Father, for I am a Lenten whiner.) I've been pretty good with my Lenten sacrifices, but not … Continue reading Reading the Bible in public
