Last week, my mom told me she put together a Jacob-friendly Easter basket. Part of me hoped that meant it contained chocolate that John and I would have to eat ourselves, in the interest of our little boy’s health. The reality was even better. Who knew that avocados and upside-down pears look just like Easter […]

This past weekend was a particularly restful one, but not because of an abundance of sleep. For John and me, the Triduum was a time of great conversation with family and friends. We talked about parenting, life, and death, we reminisced about the past and considered possibilities for the future. I added some titles to […]

Last week may have been “Holy Week,” but this week—the Octave of Easter—is perhaps even holier.  It struck me only midway through the week that this time deserves some reflection, as well. I love the incredible depth of the liturgical calendar.  The transition from Lent to Easter is one of the greatest examples.  Easter isn’t […]