Monthly Archives: August 2012

For Every Mother with a Child Who is “Out of Control”

For every mother that has ever had a kid that was out of control. Today (August 27) is the Feast Day of St. Monica, the Mother of St. Augustine. She lived during the very early years of the Church (333-387).  She … Continue reading

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Accepting New Clients in the Chicago Area

I am now accepting new clients in the Chicago area.  A faith-based approach to counseling is offered to persons from all backgrounds. Please see the attached announcement for details.  

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It’s That Time of Year Again: Back to School

It’s that time of year again. It’s that time of year again when kids are heading back to school. For many it is a day of firsts. For others, it is still a routine.There are those who are entering kindergarten and … Continue reading

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A Holy Day of Opportunity: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

What is it about the Holy Days of Obligation? In the Catholic Church there is what is known as Holy Days of Obligation.  A lot of people really don’t like the word, obligation. The word conjures up images of having to do something … Continue reading

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Lives That Speak Love for God and Others: Two Saints from Auschwitz

This week has two different feast days of saints who had died in the Nazi Concentration Camp at Auschwitz. One on August 9, is for St. Benedicta of the Cross, a Carmelite; and the other on August 14 is for St. … Continue reading

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My Favorite Type of Bread

  The bread of my hometown Most everyone has their own favorite version of bread. I remember loving the fresh-baked loaves from the ovens of DiCamillo Bakery in Niagara Falls, NY when I was a kid. Moving to the South, we never were able … Continue reading

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A Saint for Those Thought To Be Unable to Amount to Anything

St. John Vianney: Having difficulty learning and being labeled as slow There are saints for poor students, and especially for those who are perceived to be unable to ever amount to anything during their lifetime. St. John Vianney, or St. … Continue reading

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