Have you prayed about it as much as you have talked about it?
Quotes, memes, inspirational sayings...these float around Facebook and spread more quickly than dandelion fluff. This week I’ve noticed a barrage of Facebook friends posting a lovely image with the following quote: “Have you prayed about it as much as you have talked about...Read full story »
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Yes, they are listening
A few weeks ago, my youngest son hopped into the mom-van after school and without any prompting, excitedly recounted a parable Father Homero Rodriguez told during his homily at school mass that morning. That evening he told his dad about the homily, again without any prompting. A third...Read full story »
Thursday, March 09, 2017
The teacher is always quiet during the test
“When you’re going through something difficult and you wonder where God is, remember the teacher is always quiet during the test.” - Anonymous The butterflies in my stomach fluttered early in the morning during my normal waking routines. Coffee that normally enhanced...Read full story »
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Couple to celebrate Diamond Anniversary
What’s the secret of having a marriage that lasts 75 years? “Don’t die,” Don Kuhlenschmidt quips, invoking laughter from his wife, Margaret. The Evansville couple, who are members of Resurrection Parish, will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Valentine’...Read full story »
Thursday, February 09, 2017
Communities of faith, knowledge and service
Students in Catholic schools throughout the diocese of Evansville are preparing for the annual celebration of Catholic education: National Catholic Schools Week. It feels very fitting that the theme for this year’s celebration, held Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, is “C...Read full story »
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Seventy times seven
Once upon a time, in the safe, protected world of my children, the biggest mistake one could make in elementary school was getting a yellow card at school. One day, as my youngest son was entering the classroom, another boy decided he was going to pick him up and carry him around the room. As this...Read full story »
Thursday, January 12, 2017
So brave
Standing in front of her peers, the young lady listened to the beginning notes of the song she would be performing as a solo. She boldly belted out her opening line and froze. Her face reddened and she stammered to her director that she started at the wrong spot. The teacher, not...Read full story »
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Go Make a Difference
Meeting Sheila Gilbert, first woman president of the National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul, was nothing that I expected. At first glance, this petite, soft-spoken woman blends into the crowd. That is until she steps up to the podium to speak. &...Read full story »
Thursday, December 08, 2016
Giving thanks
During my time in the classroom as a teacher, I loved to share stories and parables with my students. Thanksgiving always lent itself as the perfect occasion to stress reflection on what we have been given in this beautiful country we live in. Children see this clearly and can enthusias...Read full story »
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Turn it around
The word turn is on my mind. Turn up the music, turn the page, turn the other cheek, turning 40; it feels as if the word turn is present wherever I look. A turn signal, or lack thereof, took center stage on my drive to work today. As I was driving my children to school I must admit I became...Read full story »
Thursday, November 10, 2016
