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The Betts take a hike, crossover in Scouts, dig into the family tree, make enchiladas, watch Umbrella Academy, and talk about the contradictions and unexpected turns in the life of discipleship.

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This week, the Betts continue re-entry from vacation with appointments and school prep; free the first child from braces … finally; remember the first time they almost met; discuss the joy of having your wedding reception playlist; and talk about binding, loosing, and invalid baptisms.

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The Betts have gone on a quarantined, socially distanced vacation to a beautiful lake house in Maine. They discuss getting away, the kids spending a week away from their usual distractions, celebrating their anniversary, cooking without the usual pantry and tools, vacation books and games, and more.

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The Betts celebrate Melanie’s birthday and have some home-baked cake; try Nashville Hot Chicken potato chips; discuss the book The Cooking Gene; and talk about God’s invitation and promise of superabundance, plus lots more.

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The Betts re-discover buried treasure in forgotten corners of their house and then discuss Sunday’s Gospel on the kingdom of heaven as buried treasure. Plus baby bunnies, exploring Google Earth, pickle tasting, bread pudding, going to the theater virtually, and Italian grandpas on YouTube.

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The Betts introduce the kids to D&D to great joy; replace their dead dryer but what the installers do causes big problems; embark on a spicy pickle adventure; discuss why the 2016 Ghostbusters doesn’t work and why the Dresden Files do; and then address the weeds and wheat in life.

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The Betts celebrate a birthday, mourn the death of a dryer, watch a bunch of movies, read a friend’s new book, and discuss unfortunate quarantine-related liturgical abuses.

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The Betts find Hamilton on Disney+ to be an all new experience despite being fans for four years and seeing it on stage. They also spend a quiet Fourth with Dom’s mom; experience neighborhood fireworks like a warzone; and have a special outdoor Mass at their parish for Independence Day.

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The Betts go on a scavenger hunt, ponder Fourth of July plans, debate if Massachusetts weather measures up to Texas, cook lobster, figure out how to pronounce Elisha, extol A Bridge Too Far, and talk about Jesus and hospitality for the stranger.

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Summer is here along with its heat and the Betts are stuck indoors, and this year they don’t even have the option to go out to indoor places like museums. Plus Mass in a non-air-conditioned church with masks on; and fear, judgment, and total disclosure before God.

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The Betts go on an unexpected adventure that ends at an historic lighthouse; Dom gets to go back to Mass; and they visit his mom after a long absence. Food this week includes kale salad, lime cheesecake, and smoked salmon. Plus they talk about Corpus Christi and the family table.

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The Betts share their experience of (half the family) going back to Mass for the first time; talk about waiting in line at Whole Foods; and discuss Jerusalem’s Upper Room and King David’s Tomb. Plus micheladas and the sublime flavor of clamato.

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The Betts celebrate Pentecost and the birthday of the Church; watch SpaceX make history in space; keep grilling new recipes; notice the kids’ prayers become more profound during the lockdown; and discuss the significant role of the Upper Room as the place where four sacraments originated.

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The farmers market is open again and the Betts discuss how different is now (hint: drive-through), plus they made lots of great recipes on the grill (because the weather’s been so nice), and then Cardinal Seán’s homily on Jesus’ last two commands: Love one another and make disciples of all nations.

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The Betts had a parade for their nephew JohnPaul, who once embraced his namesake saint in Rome and has now become a US Army officer. Plus a daughter’s birthday, a Mother’s Day out, movies recommended and shows not recommended, and remembering to give a reason for your hope with gentleness.

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The Betts share their own family discussion of how they will decide when they can go back to Mass, when it’s available to them, taking into account their own family situation. Plus, book discussion of Crimson Bound and their shared enjoyment of TV show The Rookie.

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The Betts have a full-on campout in their backyard, build a new garden, cook up a ton of great food, watch the new series everyone is talking about, The Chosen, and ponder what parish life will be like when we can have that again.

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The Betts are back and rebutting a Harvard Law prof’s attack on homeschooling; catching up on bird-watching and outdoor adventures; and watching shows (Ahem, Tiger King) and reading new books. Plus, the road to Emmaus and the Eucharist.

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The Betts are recovering from Easter, recounting how they made the Triduum and Easter special this year, the new tradition Melanie introduced to the family, and the amazing feast they laid out on Easter Sunday.