A grieving mother plans to welcome others “home” this Easter
One year after her son's death, the author finds a way reach out to others in support and welcome
Leticia Ochoa Adams
Leticia Ochoa Adams blogs at Through Broken Roses
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Why does suffering seem so unevenly distributed, God? Why is my cross so heavy?
If we all must suffer, why do some get served giant monsoons of suffering, while others seem to get comparative drizzles?
Why not #MeToo? Because I have sons
I count myself among the brave women coming forward and saying "enough," but I don't want to assist in hurting men
Lessons of the lioness: There is hope beyond grief
When the worst happens, the mother lions wail it out and disturb the night, but they do not stay there.
Depression or freedom, darkness or light?
Deep grief lays out its stark choices, and forces you to choose.
Catastrophic loss: What not to say while giving aid and comfort
In Harvey's wake, our brothers and sisters in Texas need our help, but perhaps not our advice.
Racism in America: What does my Catholicism require of me at this moment?
Understanding the answer and living this truth is how we combat the evil acts of men carrying Nazi flags.
Rise and do not be afraid: My personal testimony of Transfiguration
"A cloud cast a shadow" over Peter, James and John, and God's reality came forth from in the darkness. It's not metaphor, it's real
Suffering for love? I would prefer not to
Because to accept the suffering would mean accepting that there was no solution to the puzzle of that day ...
‘Why have you forsaken me?’: A reflection from a mom facing tragic loss
In that suffering I see a God who went where I am now going.
How Amoris Laetitia saved my marriage
Only by reading the exhortation was I able to recognize the sacramental marriage my aunt and uncle were modeling to me
Grief left me angry and nobody but God can help
The experience has shown me how wrongheaded I was in my attempts to help others with their losses
Alton Sterling, Philando Castile: Their deaths are worthy of pro-life action
Senseless violent deaths are equal, whether in the womb or on the pavement
Why Make a Shame of the Cross?
Jesus died in the daylight, so there is no need to hide our struggles from the eyes of others
Is the Domino Syndrome in Your Future?
I see how my choices have led to more suffering, just as a flicked domino unleashes a great, collective falling
Watching “Scandal” and Seeing Myself
We await redemption for the women of Shondaland
I Asked God to Teach Me Mercy. Then This Fight Happened
I didn’t want to be merciful, I wanted to be mad
Guiding the Kids to Their Fiat
How to get them ready to say yes when the time comes
From the Bar to the Confessional to Times Square
"Every year, as New Year's approached, I would go in the bathroom and look in that mirror and confess all my sins ..."
How to Drive Your Kids Away from the Church
I so badly wanted them to be Catholic that I made it a miserable experience