A while back, I read two Rod Dreher memoirs of a sort: The Little Way of Ruthie Leming and How Dante Can Save Your Life. Loved them both, and enjoy reading his thoughtful essays, even when we’re not 100 percent in agreement. I’m excited about reading The Benedict Option because it promises a path to… Continue reading On the Nightstand: The Benedict Option
Day: August 1, 2018
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Theodora of Alexandria
The Basics: Died about 491 in Egypt; canonized precongregation; feast day, September 11. Penitent. The Story: There are any number of stories of women who went on to become saints passing as men for great swathes of their lives. Many are difficult to document. One of the more believable accounts is that of Theodora of Alexandria, who… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Theodora of Alexandria
Friend in Faith: Mary Shea
Mary Shea and I have been working together on promoting this year’s Future with Hope women’s conference as well as gathering auction items for an upcoming benefit gala that honors Cardinal Donald Wuerl. Mary and I both have backgrounds as journalists, and that established an instant bond when we first met two years ago. But… Continue reading Friend in Faith: Mary Shea