The Basics: Born September 30, 1893, in Spain; died February 8, 1983, in Italy; beatified May 31, 2014; feast day, February 8; woman religious. The Story: Maria’s life took some twists and turns before she settled into her life’s work with the Handmaids and Sons of Merciful Love congregations she founded. She got acquainted with the… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Maria Josefa Alhama y Valera (Mother Esperanza)
Category: Sacraments
Of Stomping and Sin
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. So the angel swung his sickle over the earth and gathered the vintage of the earth, and he threw it into the great wine press of the wrath… Continue reading Of Stomping and Sin
Returning Catholics FAQs: Vocations
On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this ministry.… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: Vocations
Returning Catholics FAQs: About Funerals
On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: About Funerals