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Ashley's Gift

God is good -- even on days when we aren’t

Features | Posted by Carolee McGrath in Faith on Monday, May 16, 2011

I was running late, as usual, dragging my four kids into Mass just as they were about to start the first reading. I kept thinking to myself that I would have been on time if my husband was with me, but he had to work that Sunday.  (And Mom, if you’re reading this, he did go later to the 5:30) 

Anyway, my blood pressure was up as I sneaked into the cry room.  A little background: the McGraths have... READ MORE

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Fishy Faces and Forgiveness

Unexpected Blessings in Confession

Features | Posted by Carolee McGrath in Faith on Thursday, February 18, 2010

Just the thought of taking my two-children-under-two to a weekday mass was daunting. But as the winter drearies gave way to the warmth of the sun, I found myself feeling a gentle invitation to give it a try.

St. Joseph’s feast day was fast approaching. I knew he was an important saint and a powerful intercessor, but I felt as if I had more of a relationship with St. Joseph the statue than St. Joseph... READ MORE

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