The paradox of Ordinary TimeLucia A. Silecchia
Every year, as Advent and Christmas approach, I seem to have the exact same conversation with one of my students. When I ask how the semester is wrapping up, invariably one of my students will tell me ...
Racing through Ordinary Time Lucia A. Silecchia
I spent last Sunday on the sidelines of a marathon cheering for thousands who accomplished something I respect -- but may never fully understand! The weather was stunning, the crowd was enthusiastic, ...
The future of Ordinary TimeLucia A. Silecchia
My team did not make it to the World Series. They got close -- very close. Alas, the playoffs did not end well for them. I am not the most devoted fan since I usually do not follow the team's progress ...
Dressing up for Ordinary Time Lucia A. Silecchia
For better or worse, my childhood days were lived before the age of the digital camera. So, I have shelves full of photo albums that tell the stories of my life. As is likely the case for many, Halloween ...
The stress of Ordinary TimeLucia A. Silecchia
"Raising children is sacred work." We may expect to hear this in a homily, read it in an encyclical, or learn it from our own parents. Instead, this declaration can be found in the opening pages ...
The glory of Ordinary Time Lucia A. Silecchia
Last weekend, the morning glories took me by surprise -- as they always do. During the all-too-brief months of this past spring and summer, I bought some plants and tried my best to give them the attention ...
The rest of Ordinary TimeLucia A. Silecchia
Anyone who has spent time with a toddler likely knows one great mystery of young minds: fierce opposition to naps. This is a mystery to me because, as an adult in a busy world, I often find myself wishing ...
Champions of Ordinary Time Lucia A. Silecchia
In recent days, the eyes of sports lovers have been turned toward Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. I have to admit that the Olympics excited me much more when I was younger. When they used ...
