The Basics: Born July 7, 1207, in Slovakia; died November 17, 1231, in Germany; canonized May 27, 1235, by Pope Gregory IX; feast day, November 17. Wife, mother, princess, Franciscan tertiary. The Story: Elizabeth could have been bitter. After all, the Hungarian princess was taken away from her family as a young child to be raised… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Month: November 2015
Come On Over
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. Imagine it: Someone you respect greatly, a humanitarian, perhaps, or an esteemed educator or innovator. Maybe it’s even a politician. And there you are in the crowd, just… Continue reading Come On Over
Returning Catholics FAQs: Social Media MIA
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 ministry.… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: Social Media MIA
Tis the Season… for Faith
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 is perhaps the most challenging time of the year. The days are short, and will be getting shorter still for the next month. While we’ve had a… Continue reading Tis the Season… for Faith