On the Nightstand: The World Is My Cloister–Living From the Hermit Within

by Melanie on August 1, 2021

in Books, Catholicism, Newsletter, Nonfiction, On the Nightstand, Prayer, Spirituality, Writing

This book popped up in one of my social media feeds, and I’m sure you’re not surprised I ordered it right away. The title is taken from a beautiful quote for St. Francis of Assisi: “The world is my cloister, my body is my cell, and my soul is the hermit within.” However… It wasn’t […]

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Marveling at the Most Marvelous

by Melanie on June 26, 2021

in Catholicism, Cursillo, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Your Daily Tripod

Note: On Saturdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Sarah was a God-fearing woman. But the promise God had made to Abraham that she would “give rise to nations” at ninety, she who had never given birth, well, it was […]

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Abundant Worry, Sufficient Grace

by Melanie on June 19, 2021

in Catholicism, Cursillo, Nonfiction, Prayer, Spirituality, Your Daily Tripod

There’s a lot to worry about in this world. What will the tests show about my loved one’s fatigue? Will I get that job I so desperately, desperately need? Will I have enough money to retire? Will my grandchildren get into the colleges they so desire? Will traffic be bad again today? Will dinner turn […]

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New Creations

by Melanie on June 12, 2021

in Catholicism, Cursillo, Friendship, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Your Daily Tripod

Note: On Saturdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. In my world, June 12 has always been my maternal grandparents’ wedding anniversary. (“A pretty double wedding,” the local newspaper called the 1924 ceremony my grandparents shared with one of her […]

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