The Basics: Born February 18, 1882, in Germany; died October 5, 1925, in Germany; canonized October 21, 2012, by Benedict XVI; feast day, October 5; laywoman. The Story: Anna’s life was far from easy, but she had a plan: she would become a missionary. To earn her dowry and to help her family, she went to work… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Anna Schaffer
Month: November 2016
Letting Jesus In
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. When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” So he… Continue reading Letting Jesus In
Returning Catholics FAQs: Political Disputes
Please note: As of November 15, 2016, I’ll be taking a hiatus from answering questions here from returning Catholics. If you have a question, please search the site, or email me. 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… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: Political Disputes
In Praise of Predictability
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. Predictability. We might say we like uncertainty, thrive on the fact that our lives are never the same one day to the next. But uncertainty drains us. It… Continue reading In Praise of Predictability