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I recently left a job I truly cherished to become a stay-at-home mom. It was one of the hardest decisions I've made. I loved being a teacher, I adored my coworkers, and I deeply cared for my students. There have been times this summer when I've doubted this choice. Then there's this picture. I returned home from a farmer's market that didn't go as planned. I was exhausted from preparing and then standing all day, trying to sell the baked goods I made. When I walked into the h

This morning, prayer was different for me. I usually read the Gospels for the day as I sit and pray in the recliner before the rest of the house wakes up. Today, the Wednesday of Holy Week, is referred to as "Spy Wednesday". Judas is going to betray Jesus after the Last Supper tomorrow evening, but would have had to sell Him out first. That was today's Gospel. As I read, my mind wandered away from Judas to Jesus. What would Jesus have been doing the days leading up to th

The Gospel today takes place at the Last Supper. Jesus foretells the betrayal of Judas and the three-time denial of Peter. There is often a physical response to hearing this. These men have walked with Jesus. They know Him, or at least it seems. They have seen the way He loves, watched Him perform miracles. listened to His mercy. Yet, they still betray and deny. Then, I remember my need to go to Confession on a regular basis. I remind myself, I am Judas and Peter. I hav