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. The devil’s interesting—and dangerous. He whispers all sorts of things in our ears, and tries to worm his way into our souls. He knows us almost as well… Continue reading Who Loves You, Baby?
Month: May 2016
Returning Catholics FAQs: The Season of Communions
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 Season of Communions
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marie of the Incarnation
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born October 28, 1599, in France; died April 30, 1672, in Canada; canonized April 2, 2014, by Pope Francis; feast day, April 30; mother, woman religious. The Story: Marie Guyart, the fourth oldest in a family of eight children, felt… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Marie of the Incarnation
“To Bear Witness to the Gospel of God’s Grace”
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 said Paul’s address to the Church at Ephesus that begins in Acts 20 drew tears, people were so moved by his words. His travels, according to… Continue reading “To Bear Witness to the Gospel of God’s Grace”