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. Who doesn’t love a fun flirt, a sweet crush, a mild infatuation? We stand straighter, dress better, and perhaps are wittier in hopes of capturing the other person’s… Continue reading The Inside of the Cup
Month: August 2016
Returning Catholics FAQs: How to Receive the Eucharist
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: How to Receive the Eucharist
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Troncatti
Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born February 16, 1883, in Italy; died August 25, 1969, in Ecuador; beatified November 24, 2012; feast day, August 25; woman religious, missionary, nurse. The Story: This farmer’s daughter never tired of doing service in the Lord’s name. She joined… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Troncatti
Giving Up “Everything”
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. You know how your favorite scripture reading can change from time to time, depending on where you are on your spiritual journey and what joys and challenges life… Continue reading Giving Up “Everything”