I have always been mystified by the phrase, “the miracle of childbirth.” Pregnancy and childbirth, under the right circumstances, is a wondrous and joyful thing. It is not, however, a “miracle.” Something that I have spent my entire adult life … Continue reading
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Today begins the season of Lent, in which, across the globe, Christians (and especially Catholics) observe the forty-day period between Mardi Gras and Easter Sunday with their own peculiar mix of ritual and superstition. As a child in Catholic school, … Continue reading
Walter Payton died a few days ago. It was a loss, a tragedy for everyone who knew and admired the former Chicago Bears running back. When I heard the news, my gut reaction was simple. I think it’s a thought … Continue reading