Author: Melanie

Melanie Rigney is the author of Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century and other Catholic books. She is a contributor to Living Faith and other Catholic blogs. She lives in Arlington, Virginia. Melanie also owns Editor for You, a publishing consultancy that since 2003 has helped hundreds of writers, publishers, and agents.

Of Consistencies, Large and Small

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. Eleazar, one of the scribes in high position, a man now advanced in age and of noble presence, was being forced to open his mouth to eat swine’s flesh.  But he, welcoming… Continue reading Of Consistencies, Large and Small

Of Obligation

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. “Who among you would say to your slave who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here at once and take your place at the… Continue reading Of Obligation

The Litany of #humblebrag

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. I was going through my litany of writing and speaking to-dos recently at dinner with a friend. I think she was trying to be helpful when she asked, “Now what do… Continue reading The Litany of #humblebrag

On the Nightstand: One Minute Wisdom

It’s already been a busy fall. My friend Mike gave me this book a few months ago, and I put it aside for November, knowing that: a. I am always in need of wisdom and b. one minute might be about my limit for daily reading this month beyond the lectionary readings and Bible study… Continue reading On the Nightstand: One Minute Wisdom