Called By Name

Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1:00 PM

My archdiocese transferred the feast of the Ascension to this past Sunday.

There was a choice of Second Readings and in my parish we heard a passage from Ephesians four that concludes thus:

“he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to... READ MORE

A Good Shepherd

Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 12:59 PM

A dear friend of mine relates the story of a bad misjudgment she made as a first-year teacher.

While chaperoning a field trip to a local mall, she allowed two girls (6th or 7th graders?) to break away from her party and run upstairs “just for a second.”

I don’t recall the details but something bad almost happened (a strange man was involved).

Rightly the parents raised holy hell.

My friend still recalls... READ MORE

I Go To Prepare A Place

Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Friday, May 04, 2012 8:05 AM

Monday at Mass I was reflecting on the month of Mary beginning with a memorial of St. Joseph and pleased with the opportunity to celebrate the holy spouses simultaneously.

Reflecting on their marriage brought to mind something I once heard while on retreat.

Speaking of Mary & Joseph’s betrothal, the priest explained that “betrothal” was not parallel to “engagement,” in spite of the way we use the... READ MORE

The Hail Mary—A Closer Look

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Thursday, May 03, 2012 4:31 PM

Over at her wonderful blog, our good friend Sarah Reinhard is engaged in a fascinating project: a word by word look at the Hail Mary.

Sarah’s invitation to her fellow bloggers to examine her favorite prayer was inspired by Jennifer Fulwiler’s original treatment of the Our Father at her blog, Conversion Diary. And if you know Sarah, you know this exercise is a perfect fit for our friend who so dearly... READ MORE

Saints for Sinners

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 2:06 PM

Last night in the airport on my way home from Chicago I was “people watching” and counted four different young men wearing rosaries around their necks. Since two of them were not what I’d consider “real” rosaries (that is, segmented into decades), I assumed they were more than likely fashion accessories.

Today on my Facebook page, an ad popped up on the sidebar for the medals made by SaintsforSinners.com.... READ MORE

Screen or Face to Face?

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Monday, April 23, 2012 11:56 AM

This morning I found myself sitting next to the confessional at my sister’s parish while attending my nephew’s morning mass. The big “screen” sign on the door on my side started me pondering my own love-hate affair with the sacrament of Reconciliation.

For many years, I was deathly afraid of Confession—I would go, but really only begrudgingly. I think the fear was born out of many years of being... READ MORE

Timeless Truths and New Beginnings

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 12:00 PM

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of celebrating Mass with my sister, brother in law, mom, and nephews Evan and Tyler in their beautiful Chicago parish, St. Alphonsus. Over the years, I’ve watched my sister’s parish be renovated and have seen this jewel be restored into an amazing place of vibrant worship. Every time I enter their church, I spot a new treasure—and this past weekend, I had the... READ MORE

First Communion Celebrations

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Monday, April 16, 2012 2:42 PM

This week, I am in Chicago in preparation for my nephew Evan’s First Communion next weekend. As his Godmother, I am thrilled beyond measure to have the chance to be with him as he celebrates this important milestone in his life. I had the chance to go to Mass with Evan last night, and again this morning for his school Mass, and I know that he is anxious for his big day. I also know that Evan and his... READ MORE

On Being a Catholic Woman Today

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Thursday, April 12, 2012 12:00 PM

In preparation for a talk I am giving this weekend with the Rockford, IL Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, I was doing a bit of research and stumbled across this wonderful video that highlights women’s contribution and Pope Benedict XVI’s March general intention:

“That the whole world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society.”

While pausing to pray this intention regularly... READ MORE

Good Friday Meditation

Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Friday, April 06, 2012 8:00 AM

Diego Velázquez’s crucifixion accompanied by Allegri’s setting of Psalm 50, Miserere Mei.

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