Making Spiritual Communions
My latest feature for National Catholic Register, “Follow the Saints: Make a Spiritual Communion,” is up on their website. I really enjoyed doing this article, in particular because I learned two interesting things. First, I realized that not everyone knows what a Spiritual Communion is. In fact, judging from my research, I’d have to say that few folks know. I … Continue reading
Christmas Open House/Book Signing
You’re gonna LOVE this! Invite everyone you know! Christmas Open House/Book Signing Saturday, December 10 1-3pm Marian Center International, LLC 3712 N. 92nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 Of course, yours truly will be there to sign copies of Strengthening Your Family as well as my other books. The Marian Center just gave themselves a makeover, and is planning all kinds … Continue reading
Viewing the world through family eyes
Some interesting news bites to bring to the family table this morning. With so many blurbs and news items to fish through, it can be overwhelming. If we view the world through family eyes, we can see what really matters. Here are a couple of things that hit my eyes this morning: So, perhaps Rick Perry isn’t our man after … Continue reading
Archbishop Dolan bars same-sex ‘marriages’ from Catholic facilities :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
Archbishop Dolan bars same-sex ‘marriages’ from Catholic facilities :: Catholic News Agency (CNA). I am so grateful for our bishops who dare to stand against the current and speak the truth with firmness and conviction! New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan is one of them, and I imagine he’ll take some blows (figuratively speaking, hopefully) … Continue reading
“Fine” Arts
Those who criticized me for warning folks against the popular sitcom, “Glee,” may have to re-evaluate their judgment. The show is in the news again, for continuing their encouragement of teen sex and homosexuality. I would beg to differ with Parents Television Council President Tim Winter, who claimed the problem with the show is the promotion of teen sex, not … Continue reading
Future Saints
Here is a wonderful little reflection for All Saints Day, written by Schoenstatt Father Nicolas Schwizer. While today we honor all the saints who have gone before us, we keep in mind the future saints – our children – who need us to nurture their sanctity. Look at the beautiful faces of your kids. Although some days we swear they’re … Continue reading


