Editor's Note: The Way of the Cross is also referred to as Stations of the Cross. I developed this guide for children and this guide for adults in my parish during the chaos of …
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Using the Lectionary for Formation and Spirituality
“Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them . . . ” These words from the …
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Reimagining House Blessings as Pastoral Care in the Time of Covid-19
Author's Note: I am writing from my perspective as a priest, but many lay leaders provide meaningful pastoral care, even in the midst of clericalism that hinders the church’s …
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Advent Resources from Publishers
Religious publishing companies offer new Advent resources each year. We asked four publishers for just two "top picks" for the season. For more great resources, check out each …
More than Just a Busy Bag: Helping Toddlers & Preschoolers Worship
Participation in worship is a key marker for lifelong faith development, so how do we do this well for our littlest ones? There are countless ways to nurture the faith of our …
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This Feels Hard Because It Is.
I don't know about you, but last week felt like a year to me. I was really doing alright. The days were long, but we had some small victories on Zoom, FaceBook, and with an old …
God’s Garden, God’s City (THE SUNDAY PAPER)
God’s Garden, God’s City is a five-day program specifically designed for churches interested in investigating the arc of the faith story from the Book of Genesis through Revelation …
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Saints Around Us: Galentine’s Day
I know that I am not alone in counting the friendship of other women as holy. They have been living icons, showing me both God’s strength and tenderness. The sitcom “Parks and …
Lent Resources from Publishers
This year we asked for three "top picks" from each of these publishers. Each publisher has so much more to offer, so please visit their websites! Resources from Church …