Cathy Elliott is a seeker. She’s always looking for ways to deepen her relationship with the Lord, not so much in a restless way as in a thirst to grow closer. I first met her through the Cursillo movement… earlier, she was very involved in the Legion of Mary, a lay association that seeks to… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Cathy Elliott
Category: Friendship
Friends in Faith: Molly Kiko
Molly Eschelbach Kiko is great at saying yes to God… and following with a smile where He leads. Molly, who suffers from a degenerative eye disease that eventually will lead to the loss of nearly all her sight, said yes to Mileigh, her guide dog and friend who helps her navigate confidently everywhere outside her home,… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Molly Kiko
Of Martyrdom, in Ways Small and Large
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. It was an unusual conversation to have at 5:30 in the morning, which made it all the more of a gift. I’d been up for an hour, preparing… Continue reading Of Martyrdom, in Ways Small and Large
On the Nightstand: March 2017
I’m so excited to read this book I can hardly stand it. First, Pat Gohn rocked my world with her book Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious, which introduced the concept of spiritual motherhood to me. She’s become a friend and a spiritual writing mentor. Second, I was “away” from the Catholic Church for most of my… Continue reading On the Nightstand: March 2017