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.

On the Nightstand: ‘Til I Want No More

I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews for this novel from Robin W. Pearson. The publisher calls it “a Christian fiction novel with a poignant story of romance, a search for truth, and a journey to redemption”–all things I look for, don’t you? It’s the story of Maxine, who has a fiance and an orderly… Continue reading On the Nightstand: ‘Til I Want No More

On the Nightstand: The World Is My Cloister–Living From the Hermit Within

This book popped up in one of my social media feeds, and I’m sure you’re not surprised I ordered it right away. The title is taken from a beautiful quote for St. Francis of Assisi: “The world is my cloister, my body is my cell, and my soul is the hermit within.” However… It wasn’t… Continue reading On the Nightstand: The World Is My Cloister–Living From the Hermit Within

Marveling at the Most Marvelous

Note: On Saturdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Sarah was a God-fearing woman. But the promise God had made to Abraham that she would “give rise to nations” at ninety, she who had never given birth, well, it was… Continue reading Marveling at the Most Marvelous

Abundant Worry, Sufficient Grace

There’s a lot to worry about in this world. What will the tests show about my loved one’s fatigue? Will I get that job I so desperately, desperately need? Will I have enough money to retire? Will my grandchildren get into the colleges they so desire? Will traffic be bad again today? Will dinner turn… Continue reading Abundant Worry, Sufficient Grace