Martyrdom, and What You Won’t Find in Brotherhood of Saints

I’m closing in on 25 percent complete on Brotherhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration (think Sisterhood of Saints, only guys). That’s a good thing, since it’s due to the publisher on May 10 (to be published in October!). Each day, I listen to whoever wants to talk. I’m waiting for the Doctors of the Church to be ready;… Continue reading Martyrdom, and What You Won’t Find in Brotherhood of Saints

Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century Cover Reveal

It’s here! The cover and final title for my next book, due out in the spring. I think the folks at Franciscan Media really outdid themselves with this one. That’s Jacinta Marto, one of the children of Fatima, who died in 1920 just shy of her 10th birthday. How can a child be radical, you… Continue reading Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century Cover Reveal

On the Nightstand: North American Martyrs Kids Activity Book

Eight Jesuit missionaries who worked among the indigenous people of Ontario and upstate New York were martyred in the mid-17th century, and canonized in 1930. I was planning to do some research into them in January. But a couple weeks ago, Bonnie Way, a sister lover of Catholic saints, wrote to tell me about her… Continue reading On the Nightstand: North American Martyrs Kids Activity Book

Set Apart

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. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”… Continue reading Set Apart