Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Everybody was tired—and hungry. They also were probably getting pretty cranky. Can you blame the disciples for asking Jesus to send members of the crowd on their way? But instead, the… Continue reading Protesting Too Much
Month: January 2019
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Fanchea
The Basics: Born 6th century in Ireland; died c. 585 in Ireland; canonized precongregation; feast day, January 1. Woman religious. The Story: Fanchea’s story includes an inspirational tale of sibling evangelization. Like so many of the precongregation canonized, Fanchea’s family is full of saints, including all three of her sisters (Lochina, Carecha, and Darenia) and her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Fanchea
Pondering in Our Hearts
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 had been, ahem, a rather unusual year or so for the young girl. First, Mary is betrothed to Joseph. (I will not enter the debate about what… Continue reading Pondering in Our Hearts
Friends in Faith: Lisa Julia Hill-Sutton
In the 18 months or so I’ve known her, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Lisa Julia Hill-Sutton as anything less than serene. Maybe it’s due to her strong faith that has weathered some storms, including the loss of a husband and a son many years ago and, more recently, the loss of two beloved… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Lisa Julia Hill-Sutton