Year 2008 Columns

Irish roots – discover this traditional potato cake from the Emerald Isle

Frame of faith – worth more than a thousand words

Year 2007 Columns

cathedral cookies for Christmas. windows of peace.

soup that’s a work of art. one of God’s simple blessings.

A tisket, a tasket a spiritual lift in a gift basket.

good-cheer smoothie

St. Peter's Fish Pronto

Need a refuge from mass marketing? Make it about Mary!

Snapshot of a new life. a gift to celebrate the birth of a baby.

Hearty Soup To honor a strong man

Points in heaven versus pounds on hips. Comfort foods get a makeover.

Year 2006 Columns

A candle for remembering

Thank you for that really important gift

light up your summer nights with Luminaria. make these special votives to blend atmosphere and faith

Meatloaf? Grilled cheese? Maybe ­ or maybe it’s a miracle!

soup for the soul

Year 2005 Columns

Happy Birthday Jesus coffeecake

fighting evil with prayer. October is the month of the rosary.

garden for giving: feed the soul as you feed the body with wholesome fruits and vegetables

to live again: forcing bulbs and branches reminds us that a new life with the Lord is coming.

Year 2004 Columns

Shoes for St. Nick: this children's craft reminds us of the saint behind Santa Claus

pumpkin prayer

Identity theft

Dresser Ministry: Fill the drawers with items a pregnant woman without means might need.

Mother's Day Devotion. A hand-made gift will warm her heart.

Make your own Mary garden come alive, indoors or out flowers of faith.

meatless meals: To honor His sacrifice, we make one of our own every Friday during Lent

sacred space: With a little planning, you can create a place for prayer inside (or outside) your home.

Year 2003 Columns

nativity sets: Collecting crèches can be a cultural, artistic, and religious experience

blessed biscotti

The Lord of the Rings is Catholic? the author was – he was raised by a priest – and his faith is central to his work

the legend of St. Anthony’s Bread

Hot Cross Buns and Easter Egg Bread – Easter Favorites

St. Joseph's Table: A miracle from the Middle Ages inspires us to feed the less fortunate.

Christmas isn't over: celebrate Epiphany

Year 2002 Columns

how to make a rosary out of roses

comfort foods

couples wedding showers

Flaming Foods put us in the spirit of the Holy Spirit

The Simple Act of Baking and Breaking Bread

Palm Weaving

Christening Customs

Year 2001 Columns

Posadas

Family Tree Tips

Meet Saint John's Band

Load Up, Then Open Up

A Passover Seder for Easter. A Great Way to Connect to Jesus' Story.

Take a Coffee Break that Really Revives

Tomorrow We Fast, Today We Eat. Leo Ezop’s Paczki Recipe

Celebrate Your Second Birthday Every Year Baptism Anniversaries