Category: Domestic Church

  • Transitioning from Ordinary to Advent

    Transitioning from Ordinary to Advent

    I am so excited for the new liturgical season to begin! There have been many exciting “first” moments in our new house already – our first Halloween, Jonathan’s birthday, our housewarming party, hosting Thanksgiving lunch with immediate family. We will also be celebrating our first Christmas in the new house as a family of four. So…

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  • The Project Goal

    The Project Goal

    It’s hard to believe that it has been over eleven months since I began my job at a construction company. Among the several projects I am juggling, I recently wrapped up and submitted the first project I ever really got my hands on. It was a rather big project (just shy of 300,000 square feet) that…

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  • Lord, I Need You!

    Within the last 24 hours James has been teetering between the temperature of 102 and 99 degrees. For any parent, it’s a tough sight to see your child in discomfort and exhaustion – all you want is for them to feel better and normal again – full of life, energy, and joy. My little guy…

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  • Home Is Where You Make It

      When we moved into this apartment, James was five months. He was born into our first apartment, a two-bedroom garden apartment that was built in the 50’s, right outside of Del Ray Alexandria. It had great character and space, but it lacked in a number of ways. However, it was very special as it was…

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  • Sacred Motherhood

    Sacred Motherhood

    While putting James to sleep today, he kept saying “mom” over and over again. It wasn’t in a nagging way, nor did it become irritating. His voice calling out to me was such a sweet sound. In a simple way it reminded me of his dependence on me, not in just putting him to sleep…

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