I give you permission to discipline my son!

The Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Cambridge Ma. With the start of every new school season came the teacher / student and parent mandatory meeting.  Each year as my mom and I awaited our turn to meet my newest nun, I'd sit clutching the edges of those heavy oak library style chairs with sweaty hands as …

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Growing Up

Thinking back I realize that growing up Catholic had its benefits.  We possessed "The Kiss" also know as "kiss it up to God” power …. I don't think any other religion had that as part of their playbook of powers. Kiss it up to God... is the power to purify anything that falls on the ground.  If something …

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