Ran out of wine? Try this.

Sometimes, it’s someone else with a need, “Mother, they have no wine.” Sometimes it’s my family with a need, “Mother, we have no wine.” Often, it’s me who is needy. “Mother, I have no wine.” Each time, I ask our Blessed Mother to intercede for the person in need, to compel her Son to perform yet another miracle.

Houston, are you ready for me?

I hear that excitement is mounting for my appearance at the St. Anne’s Society “Mom’s 3-Treat”: this Saturday, January 10 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Houston, TX. Registrations are streaming in as I prepare to speak about “Spirituality of Womanhood,” “Fortifying Your Marriage,” and “Strengthening Your Family.” Plus, Read more

Broadsided, but still standing

Over the years, I’ve discovered that figuring out a new road to take is far less important than the process of regrouping, recouping, and getting back up on my feet. In most cases, I discovered years later that I actually benefited from the broad siding, even though that seems an Read more

Five Things You Might Not Know about January 1

So, when we wake up on New Year’s Day, we can go ahead and turn the calendar page and get excited over the prospects of a brand new year. We can also hit the Bloody Mary’s to alleviate our hangover symptoms. But far more than that, we can rejoice because we are deeply loved by a Mother who is, not only Mother of God but also our Mother.

Just keep caroling

All during Advent, we read, talk, listen, and write about holding back on the Christmas celebrations because “Christmas isn’t here yet.” But all through the Christmas season we should read, talk, listen, and write about keeping the celebrations going because Christmas isn’t gone yet.