Posted at 9:52 PM on 1/2/2009 | Permalink

It’s a fair question: why would 600 students spend five days of their Christmas break at an religious conference? And just what attracted three archbishops, along with many priests? What could be newsworthy here to merit the attention of our Salt + Light cameras? As tipsy revelers filled Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square, a different kind of [...]

Posted at 12:07 PM on 1/2/2009 | Permalink

What “stirring” readings we hear in the Epiphany liturgy! Consider the scene from Isaiah’s prophecy (60:1-6). Gentiles come from distant places, attracted by the splendor of Jerusalem, bringing gifts and tenderly carrying the sons and daughters of the Holy City! Though darkness may have surrounded the people, the glory of the Lord [...]

Posted at 7:00 AM on 1/2/2009 | Permalink

January’s issue of “To Teach”, the online magazine for Catholic educators published by the USCCB, is now online here. As always, the suggested activities for families are wonderful. This month’s theme focuses on the issue of Immigration with the title “Renewing Hope”.  My favorite activity for this month is this: Attend Mass with an immigrant community in [...]

Posted at 1:22 PM on 1/1/2009 | Permalink

For posterity’s sake, I thought I’d jot down a few of the things we learned last night while ringing in the New Year with a house full of teens.  One of Eric’s friends had planned a party, but when that fell through Greg and I were thrilled to open our house up to the kids [...]

Posted at 7:00 AM on 1/1/2009 | Permalink

Yes, you read it right.  But before you write me off as a weirdo, take a look at this post on saturated fats, and especially follow the links at the bottom to read more.  I certainly don’t want you to take MY word for it, but I do hope you are motivated by what you [...]