There is a vulnerability that never goes away if you are a writer, or I suspect a singer, painter, sculptor, or anyone else who creates. We hope you like it. Actually, we hope you love it–and us. And if you don’t, well, sometimes we listen to that inner voice that told us all along that… Continue reading It Just Made Him Whole
Month: July 2015
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Serapia
The Basics: Born in the second century in Turkey; died about 120 in Italy; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, July 29. Martyr. The Story: Persecution in Christ’s name marked Serapia’s life from start to finish. She and her parents left Antioch, where she was born, due to persecution and moved to Rome. Serapia received several marriage proposals, but opted… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Serapia
“Claim Us As Your Own”
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. It’s quite the intimate relationship the Lord and Moses have as described in Exodus 33 and 34. The two of them speak face to face, “as one man… Continue reading “Claim Us As Your Own”
Returning Catholics FAQs: About Sexual Orientation
On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: About Sexual Orientation