Author: Agnes Kovacs

Becoming a grandparent brought tremendous joy into my life—a joy I did not foresee or take for granted, knowing that only my young adult children and their spouses could be agents of it. Today, we celebrate the memorial of Jesus’ maternal grandparents, named by tradition as Joachim and Anne, and venerated as saints. I wonder […]MORE

Recently I have been involved with a mentor training program, in preparation for working with young Catholic women leaders in the coming year. As part of our training with Dr. Joshua Miller, we have been invited to reflect on “achievement stories” or “fulfillment stories.” When you review the whole course of your life, what is […]MORE

I grew up learning and memorizing poems: starting with nursery rhymes and graduating to poetry of different cultures and languages. A well-turned phrase, an unexpected pairing of syllables has the power to ignite the imagination and stir the senses. We see the brushstrokes of words create a painting. We feel the cadence and rhythm of […]MORE

My college years and learning to write code are well behind me; I am no techie. However, I do appreciate technology. I even find beauty in a well-designed MacBook Air, sleek phone, or smart washing machine. I get excited by avenues opened up by technology, like the development of the Square that allowed mom-and-pop businesses […]MORE