My Edel Recap

My Edel Recap

Plenty of other "real" bloggers have already given their beautiful recaps of the Edel Gathering.  You should read some of my favorites for a better picture of what the weekend was all about: Kathryn Whitaker Lisa Schmidt Jen Fulwiler Kelly Mantoan Wendy aka Cajun...

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7QT: On the Homefront While I Was at Edel

7QT: On the Homefront While I Was at Edel

When I thought about leaving town for the Edel Gathering last Friday through Sunday, I didn't worry for one second about leaving home.  We had Jane when Philip was in med school, so the kids got used to not having Philip around much.  Now that he's in practice and has...

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Edel15: Getting There

Edel15: Getting There

This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to get to attend the 2015 Edel Gathering.  (If you'd like to see more about the event on social media, look for the hashtag #edel15.) My journey began Friday morning with my 3:15 a.m. alarm to get me up and out the door in...

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Put It To Work 35

Put It To Work 35

Sorry I'm a day late this time.  I'm still transitioning back to real life since my return from Edel on Sunday night.  (More on that soon!) Another week means another opportunity to swap prayer intentions and start “putting them to work” for one another! Here are my...

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What Confession is Like

What Confession is Like

  My non-Catholic friends will ask me, “What’s confession like?”  Last week, I came across a story that comes pretty darn close to capturing the reality of confession. Arthur Booth was arrested last Monday and appeared before Judge Mindy Glazer in bond court on...

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Put It To Work 34

Put It To Work 34

Another Monday means another opportunity to swap prayer intentions and start “putting them to work” for one another! Here are my prayer intentions for this week: For the repose of the soul of my uncle whose birthday was today For those struggling with addictions and...

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The God of Tomorrow

The God of Tomorrow

I'm currently reading Elizabeth Scalia's Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life.  I'm about halfway through the book, and I must say, it has already been a big gut check for me.  The book is an examination of the various "gods" we hold up for idolatry...

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Put It To Work 33

Put It To Work 33

Another Monday means another opportunity to swap prayer intentions and start “putting them to work” for one another! Here are my prayer intentions for this week: For couples to witness the sanctity of marriage as God created it to their children, their communities,...

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Sibling Bridges Falling Down

Sibling Bridges Falling Down

Who needs toys when you have siblings? The other night, after we had gotten 2 out of 3 kids jammied up and ready for family prayer time around the coffee table, they created an impromptu game.  I call it "Sibling Bridges."  Jane and Walt make their bodies into bridges...

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7QT: A Few Updates and a Few Favorites

7QT: A Few Updates and a Few Favorites

A few updates and a few recent favorite things: -1- We took our first-ever family vacation to Kansas City last week.  We had a great, great time!  More on that next week. -2- 2 weeks until The Edel Gathering.  Can't wait to connect with other Catholic women from...

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