Category Archives: Goodness

The Parable of the Parking Ticket

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Meg

I was raised cheap. I mean it–my mother had a subscription to The Tightwad Gazette, which sounds like a joke, but it was a real newsletter. Don’t worry, though; she got her subscription free. I was checking unit pricing before … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons: The Marks of the Church

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Meg

That title might seem a little off–everyone knows that there are four Marks of the Church. But I’m linking up with Micaela again and she makes the rules: three reasons I love Catholicism. So we’re just going to say that … Continue reading →

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Your Mom

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Meg

One of the most addictive things about this blogging business is the site statistics that WordPress gives you access to. You know, how many people have viewed which post, what links led them there, that type of thing. There’s also … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons: The Octave

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Meg

Linking up with Micaela to tell you 3 reasons I love being Catholic. (Props to my sister for sending me the info!) 1. Easter Liturgy How do you even celebrate the Resurrection without fire and candlelight and 7 Old Testament … Continue reading →

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In the Name of Love

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Meg

It may surprise many of you–especially those who think they know me–to hear that I hate conflict. Oh, I’ll get up on my soap box when I’m preaching to the choir1 but the minute somebody gets upset my shoulders seize … Continue reading →

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Praying for a Miracle–Please Respond!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Meg

Friends, I need your help. One of my kids is at death’s door and I need a miracle. John Shankman was riding in the bed of a truck with some of his friends when it slid off the road and … Continue reading →

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He’s Just the Pope

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Meg

The greatest sacrifice of my ministry thus far hasn’t been foregoing a steady income or even living out of my car. I thought missing the Miami game to speak on confession was going to be tough to beat, but Wednesday … Continue reading →

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“Cheating” on Sundays

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Meg

I’m sure this is old news to you, but you can eat whatever you want on Sunday. Sundays are considered days of rejoicing in the Catholic Church, each one a “little Easter.” On the first day of the week we … Continue reading →

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100 Things to Do for Lent

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Meg

Do you realize that Lent starts on Wednesday? As in 6 days from now? Shoot, y’all, it’s time to start praying on what you’re going to do for Lent. I’ve always loved Lent. It’s like Jesus Boot Camp–6 weeks of … Continue reading →

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A Modern Translation of 1 Corinthians 13

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Meg

Since we all know the Bible is, well, out of date,1  I thought you’d appreciate a more modern and relevant reading of the old wedding standard. I don’t know about you, but all that talk of selfless, patient, trusting love … Continue reading →

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