Summer is almost over. Back to school sales abound. Teachers are busy prepping rooms, lessons, and materials. And children everywhere are getting in the last bits of vacation that they can. In the Church we have another sign that summer is nearly over–the Dormition Fast begins. In the Orthodox Church, we observe this fast fromRead More
The Introverted Mom’s Summer Survival Guide
Update: I wrote this post two years ago, but it seems especially relevant given our current situation with the global pandemic. I don’t know about you guys, but I am struggling as an introverted mom right now! I am a serious introvert. While I love people, I definitely need quiet time throughout each day inRead More
Ways to Celebrate the Feast of the Ascension
Forty days after Pascha we celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven. During the forty days following his Resurrection, Christ appeared to his disciples–teaching them about his fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies, preparing them to lead His church and feed His sheep, and charging them to wait for the Holy Spirit to comeRead More
A Day in the Life (in the time of COVID-19)
Lately I’ve found myself very interested in the daily routines and patterns of life during our current situation. So I’ve decided to record a typical day in my life during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. I have no pretensions that this is a particularly thrilling or riveting piece of writing. Instead, it is the veryRead More
Simple Ways to Celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation
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The Feast of the Annunciation is celebrated on March 25 every year (nine months before the Nativity of Christ). Gabriel arrives to give Mary news that will not only change her life, but change human history forever. The time has come for God to make known his plan for the salvation of mankind–that the SonRead More
