Friends in Faith: Melanie Cameron

“Never see a need without doing something about it,” Saint Mary of the Cross Mackillop used to say. My friend Melanie Cameron puts that into action. In addition to being a devoted wife and mom, Mel always is answering needs. She is the executive director of St. Anthony’s Bridal, a non-profit in my area that helps… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Melanie Cameron

On the Nightstand: Seven-Storey Mountain

Twice, I’ve started this Thomas Merton memoir, billed as “one of the most famous books ever written about a man’s search for faith and peace.” But then well, I got busy…   I ran across it in late May as I was cleaning my bookshelves, and I swear, this will be the time I finish… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Seven-Storey Mountain