Fruits of the Spirit
I cannot help but smile as I remember a conversation I had with Abby on the way home from preschool the other day.
Me: What...
Noticing
I was walking through the parking lot at work this week, getting to campus early to catch up on a few things. I zipped...
Thin Places
William Barry, SJ, in his book, A Friendship Like No Other, invites us to be aware of our “thin places,” those moments where we...
Words and Thoughts
As I enter into an annual silent retreat with students, I am mindful of how great is the gift of silence. We think too...
Passing on Our Faith
Monday night, the LSU Tigers play in the National Championship Game. Those who know me know that I am an avid LSU fan. Those...
Daddy's Girl
This week we are republishing some of the most popular posts from dotMagis.It was a momentof grace on a Sunday afternoon. My husband, Jim,...
Mary Receiving Jesus into Her Arms
The moment my son, Brady, was first placed into my arms everything changed. As I gazed into his tiny eyes, stroked his peach fuzz...
Young Adult and Layman
One of my greatest joys in life is journeying with those in their 20s and 30s in my work with Charis Ministries, and even...
Giving Thanks
We are all living the unlived lives of our parents and our culture.In Anna Karenina, Tolstoy writes, "All happy families are alike; each unhappy...
Martha at Rest
When we hear the story of Martha and Mary, the sisters who were such close friends of Jesus', we most likely know which one...