Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born October 15, 1701, in Canada; died December 23, 1771, in Canada; canonized December 9, 1999, by John Paul II; feast day, October 16; woman religious, wife, mother, businesswoman. The Story: The first native-born Canadian saint had a bit of… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marguerite d’Youville
Month: April 2016
The Cost of Opposing the Holy Spirit
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. Stephen said to the people, the elders, and the scribes: “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always oppose the Holy Spirit; you are just like… Continue reading The Cost of Opposing the Holy Spirit
Returning Catholics FAQs: The Pope, Divorce, and Remarriage
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: The Pope, Divorce, and Remarriage
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Eugenie Smet
Note: To observe the Jubilee Year of Mercy (which runs through November 20), for several weeks I featured women who exemplify one of the corporal or spiritual works of mercy. Today we wrap up with pray for the living and the dead. The Basics: Born March 25, 1823, in France; died February 7, 1871, in France;… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Eugenie Smet