May 21, 2022 | Peacemaker, Peacemaker's Book Club
Soon after my father died in 2013, I started writing stories that became the beginnings of a memoir about me, my family, love, and faith. A few years ago, I outlined chapters and started drafting a book proposal, and late last year I committed to intentionally carving...
Mar 30, 2022 | Peacemaker, Peacemaker's Book Club
Abuelita Faith came into my life after hearing the author, Kat Armas, on the Next Right Thing podcast. As she spoke, I could hardly believe how much of what she said aligned with my experiences related to the formation of my faith and beliefs about the church. Similar...
Dec 21, 2021 | Culture, Faith, Peacemaker
I used to have a magnet on my fridge with the saying, “Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” “Being calm in your heart” is not easy work. That...
Dec 14, 2021 | Faith, Peacemaker
Last Sunday at Mass I sat behind a mother holding a sweet little baby boy. He was probably about three months old, still young enough to rest easy in his mother’s arms but old enough to take in his surroundings with wide eyes full of wonder. He fell asleep a few...
Dec 8, 2021 | Faith, Peacemaker
Twenty-some years ago, I made an inspiration scrapbook filled with quotes and pictures cut out of magazines. It was also home to my first bucket list. On that list at number 13 was to fall deeply in love. I remember adding that to the list in part because of a quote...
