It Wasn’t About the Tree—What Christmas Taught Me
When my siblings and I were little, the whole Christmas season was one of great joy and anticipation. While we...
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Leilani Is No Longer Alone
So many children come to Mercy Home feeling lonely, abandoned, and lost. Leilani was no exception. When she arrived at...
New Year Revelations
Though Christmas Day is past us, as Catholics we know that the holiday season does not truly conclude until we...
Soul Food: Reflections for the Season of Thanksgiving
In honor of this season of Thanksgiving, I have been sharing words and reflections about gratitude in our weekly email...
Noah Turns From Anger
From an outsider’s perspective, Noah’s family seemed like any other. Though they lived in a poor neighborhood, both of Noah’s...
In Times of Need
I once heard a story about a young woman who was walking to her train to go home after a...
Luisa Finds Acceptance
Luisa’s life was turned upside down when she was only 7 years old. Her mother passed away unexpectedly, and her...
Salvation, The Greatest Gift
November is often viewed as the time when the holiday season begins. At the end of the month, we gather...
Jacob Finds Comfort and Healing
From an outsider’s perspective, Jacob’s family seemed like any other. From an outsider’s perspective, Jacob’s family seemed like any other....
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Every October 1, the month begins with the feast day of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Thérèse was born in 1873...
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