This month, I’m going to be reading this book by Father Michael Gaitley, who will be familiar to many Catholics. I’m excited about this book because it’s 
based on the “Little Way” spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux, a philosophy and way of living that appeals to (and challenges!) me more the older I get. Similarly, the message of divine mercy–that the Lord loves each and every one of us, no matter how dark we believe ourselves to be, and desires us to draw closer to him–also resonates with me.
based on the “Little Way” spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux, a philosophy and way of living that appeals to (and challenges!) me more the older I get. Similarly, the message of divine mercy–that the Lord loves each and every one of us, no matter how dark we believe ourselves to be, and desires us to draw closer to him–also resonates with me.What’s on your nightstand?
Hi Melanie,
33 Days to Merciful Love is a great choice. I love Father Gaitley’s way of explaining theology and devotions in such an understandable way. This is pure compliment when I say his books are like the ‘Dummies’ books (i.e. Divine Mercy for Dummies) because this dummy needs it!
I just finished Raymond Arroyo’s bio on Mother Angelica and the founding of EWTN. It is very good and I learned so much I did not know about the founding of EWTN and the obstacles that Mother and her small but mighty band of warriors had to overcome. I am now in the middle of Saints Who Battled Satan by Paul Thigpen. As a coordinator of a Catholic Women’s Conference that works to draw 3000 women into an encounter with Christ, to teach, inspire and challenge them in our unique dignity as beloved daughters of God, and therefore, with our Mother as crushers of serpents (!), I need the pointers! Thanks for all you do and please pray for our conference this year, which will be held on September 9-10th. Still remember the awesome event that you spoke at. And you’ll love this . . . we are asking women volunteers to dress as Saints of Mercy to be along the ‘pilgrimage walk’ from the main entrance of the Convention Center to the Conference Ballroom. So excited and know, you especially, will appreciate this touch!
I keep returning to Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff. If I can be compassionate with myself, I can be more compassionate with others. It also means dealing more kindly with myself when I make mistakes — as we all inevitably do — and remembering I am not alone in my error or loss.
It helps. It helps.
Thanks for the resource, Kate! Self-compassion is sooo hard. Will check it out!
Blessings on you, dear one! I will check out the book and of course I am praying for you, Mary Jane, and all the dear women who are volunteering and who are contemplating attending. Please take pictures of the volunteers. Need I ask how you will be dressed? 🙂