The Basics: Born in 1828 in Ukraine; died June 5, 1905, in Poland; beatified June 9, 2013; feast day, June 5. Woman religious. The Story: Politics may have gotten in the way of Malgorzata’s vocation, but oppression couldn’t stop her from doing the Lord’s work in a variety of ways. She was born of Polish parents just… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Malgorzata (Lucja) Szewczyk
Month: March 2017
Babbling Like Pagans
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. In today’s Gospel reading from Matthew 6, Jesus gives us the Lord’s Prayer. But before He shows us how to pray, he tells us how not to pray.… Continue reading Babbling Like Pagans
On the Nightstand: March 2017
I’m so excited to read this book I can hardly stand it. First, Pat Gohn rocked my world with her book Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious, which introduced the concept of spiritual motherhood to me. She’s become a friend and a spiritual writing mentor. Second, I was “away” from the Catholic Church for most of my… Continue reading On the Nightstand: March 2017
Friends in Faith: Allison Gingras
Allison Gingras seems to be everywhere, all the time. She has a wonderful radio show, A Seeking Heart. She blogs. She leads retreats. She’s facilitating an online Lenten book club. She loves and cares for her family. Allison never stops seeking… or giving… and does it all with a beautiful, loving heart. I can’t even… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Allison Gingras