In praise of singingLaura Kelly Fanucci
The first thing I noticed about our parish was the music. Everyone sang. From the moment the opening hymn began, the sanctuary was filled with a robust chorus. I looked around and couldn't believe ...
When reentry is rocky Laura Kelly Fanucci
I recently returned from a beautiful pilgrimage to France, but unexpectedly brought home a stomach bug to my beloved family. Talk about a bumpy reentry to ordinary life: from Lourdes to laundry heaps ...
Faith at home is faith for othersLaura Kelly Fanucci
Did you know that one of the most famous lines attributed to St. Teresa of Kolkata was never spoken by her? "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family." What Mother Teresa actually ...
The growing edge of liturgical living Laura Kelly Fanucci
Have you heard of "liturgical living"? The catchphrase has gained popularity in recent years among Catholics seeking to follow the rhythms of the Church year at home. Celebrating feast days with special ...
When it comes to giving, less is moreLaura Kelly Fanucci
Every year my sister and I make the same promise to each other. "One year, we're not going to do presents at all," we declare over the phone. "And it will be the best Christmas ever." Our kids are all ...
Move to meet people with love -- even around the family table Laura Kelly Fanucci
Religion and politics. The two subjects you're supposed to avoid in polite conversation. Except that the holiday season is when faith and family collide. Feasts like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's ...
The ministry of making roomLaura Kelly Fanucci
Our family learned this summer that we are expecting a baby in March -- due on the feast of the Annunciation. A delightful date to think of welcoming another child. As the weeks progress, our baby's ...
Sharpen your pencils for the school of love Laura Kelly Fanucci
Did you know the family is a school of love? The Second Vatican Council declared this teaching, St. John Paul II deepened it and Pope Francis affirmed it. Our Catechism of the Catholic Church spells ...
