Category Archives: Catholicism

Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Week Mass

I had the privilege of taking four students and a distinguished co-worker to the Archdiocesan Catholic School Week Mass at St. Dominic in Lakeview, New Orleans.  As always, it was incredibly inspiring to see most of the schools represented.  The … Continue reading

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Homeschool Parents and Religion Teachers, Please Check this Out:)

I know that the print is small, so I’ll recap.  This is a Catholic religion teacher’s reproducible resource book.  It contains twenty-one songs (eighteen in the Kindle version) using familiar tunes to teach the basics of our beautiful Catholic Faith … Continue reading

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Fishers of Men

This week is “Vocations Awareness Week.” There is a fantastic video on the USCCB website called “Fishers of Men.”  I’m re-posting it from January of last year for you to view.  It is a high-tech, moving invitation to young men … Continue reading

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Burying St. Joseph?

I learned something at mass on Friday that I couldn’t wait to share!  Have you heard of the tradition of burying a St. Joseph statue in your garden when trying to sell a house?  It’s a very common practice here … Continue reading

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A Newsletter for “Friends of Padre Pio”

Today, I stumbled upon a monthly newsletter based on Padre Pio’s famous saying (that I personally cling to like a vine on a tree) – “Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry.”  I’m excited!  I’ve read a few of the books about … Continue reading

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Last Saturday night, at St. Joseph’s Abbey in Covington, we attended the most beautiful celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe whose feast we celebrated on December 12th.  It began with a reenactment of Juan Diego’s apparitions of the Virgin Mary … Continue reading

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An Invitation

On my drive home this afternoon, I was flipping the radio stations, listening for something decent – fruitless!  I stumbled upon two radio hosts discussing the New Translation of the Mass.  I was curious, so I tuned in for a … Continue reading

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A Truly Amazing Gift

This morning I was in the adoration chapel.  I knew that it was going to be a very busy day, so I needed to start off on the right foot – with some much-needed quiet and grace.  There in the … Continue reading

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Procession for Archbishop Hannan

Today, the beloved former archbishop of New Orleans, Philip Matthew Hannan was laid to rest in the sanctuary of St. Louis Cathedral.  In an impressive five mile procession, his body was moved from Notre Dame Seminary to the cathedral yesterday … Continue reading

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See You at the Pole

A few days ago, a coworker of mine told me that it was, “See You at the Pole” day.  I asked, “What are you talking about?”  She explained that in public schools all across America on September 28th, Christian students … Continue reading

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