Welcoming little kids in church, and spiritual spring cleaning

I’m a little behind in getting you audio of my last interview on Relevant Radio. Last week, Sarah and I discussed how sometimes people are rude to small children and their families in church, and how these people need to get a grip. Kids should be welcome because they are the future of the church. And by the way, you were little once, too. You can listen here.

This week, on Thursday at about 8:20 am eastern, I am once again joining the Relevant Radio crew to talk about the idea of spiritual spring cleaning: that is, thinking of the spring, and especially Easter time, as a good oportunity to examine your prayer habit especially and decide what’s working, what needs to go, and what needs a refresh. Like if your rosary praying seems stale, what can you do about? Spring clean it! Find out where you can listen here.

Who really belongs in church?

Readers and listeners, I will be on Morning Air bright ‘n’ early tomorrow morning to discuss something I was thinking about during Easter Mass: who really belongs in church, at Mass? The obvious answer is everybody, but as many caregivers will tell you, that can be hard with little kids, or family members with disabilities. Are there people at Mass who can be disruptive because of their age or mental/physical condition? Yep. Is it your job to put up with it? Yep! So I will be talking with Sarah Tafoya, mom-to-mom, about why it is important to not only stop glaring at children, but recall that they have just as much right to be there as you do. And so do their parents, by the way. You can find out how to listen here and tune in around 8:25 am eastern.

Triddum, and reflecting on the radio about becoming a mother

Last week I had the pleasure of being on Morning Air to discuss that article about women regretting motherhood, but this time, rather than talk with John, Sarah and I discussed. Just two moms mommin’ around. And seriously, having children is very hard work, and if women are feeling overwhelmed, it is with due cause, and we should pay more attention to this whole matter from a perspective or empathy rather than condemnation. There, that’s the summary of our conversation. You can listen and get more good nuggets of wisdom here.

And of course in the biggest news of all, the Triduum begins today. May you have a blessed and holy few days to come, culminating in the most glorious day of the year!