Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Find the Right Active Adult Community

Consider if the atmosphere, amenities and services and cost of an active adult community is right for you to live your life as you age.

5 important questions to ask yourself when picking a senior community

Not all senior communities are created equal. These 5 questions can help you decide which is right for you.

How To Choose Senior Housing In 5 Steps

5 steps for choosing senior housing. Know choices, determine needs, plan payment, take tours, and ask questions!

If We Can Worship Anywhere, Why Go To Church?

It doesn't just matter that we worship Jesus. It matters that we worship him with other people.

4 Ways to Balance Leading the Church and Loving the Community

How do we both lead our church and love our community well? And how does this calling inform a church leader's priorities and daily schedule?

How To Be a Bad Church Member

Ever wanted to set your church back and create an unhealthy culture? Here is a short list of things to do to: 1. Constantly point out what should be done, but never volunteer to actually do anythin…

Activities: There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Rose by Lucille Colandro is a delightful book to share with preschoolers. The book is meant to be read with a good do

Climb Onboard The Lady A Snack Truck!

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The original Lady A speaks out on how to be a better ally

Do These Eight Things Now To Be A Lady Of Leisure In Five Years

It's not as hard as you think to become a lady of leisure. Here are some simple things you can do now to have a leisurely life later.

Our Lady and How We Got Our Name

Our Lady of Good Counsel is known as a miraculous image: One that has healed many people. Pope Pius XII dedicated his term of office to Our Lady of Good Counsel. Pope John XXIII made a pilgrimage to Her shrine south of Rome to pray for the success of the Second Vatican Council. This image of Mary is a humble one, with Our Lord close to her cheek. If Our Lord is hugging His mother ever tightly, shouldn’t we? If she is willing…

It's National Cat Day! Here are 20 things every self-proclaimed cat lady needs

In honor of National Cat Day, here are 20 gifts for every cat lady, including an automatic litter box, cat grass and a custom pet portrait.

How I Became a Lady of the Scottish Highlands—and You Can, Too

Purchase a tiny piece of land from Highland Titles and you’ll be able to call yourself a Lord or Lady of Glencoe.

The search for Lady, my foster dog. How you can help.

Lady has been found. After missing for 12 days, a kind stranger called and with his help and many others we were able to bring her home. You can read how that happened here. I don’t know when…

Is Your Mom Suffering from "Bag Lady Syndrome?"

One of the most common fears for women as they age is running out of money. This phenomenon is called “Bag Lady Syndrome”

Electric Lady Studios: The "House That Hendrix Built"

One of a handful of the world's storied recording stages has been a magnet for artists from David Bowie and Stevie Wonder to Roger Waters and Lady Gaga