Friends in Faith: Christy Belt Grossman

Christy Belt Grossman calls herself an introvert, and says that’s why she works “behind the scenes” as the chief operating officer and social media guru of a family-founded northern Virginia real estate firm, The Belt Team. Consider the firm’s values: “God, Family, Then Business.” Even if I hadn’t already known Christy, the Belt Team would… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Christy Belt Grossman

On the Nightstand: January 2016

I got a slew of great books for Christmas, but this one, I bought for myself. I became a fan of Lisa M. Hendey of CatholicMom.com when I read her A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, and I’m really looking forward to diving into her The Grace of Yes: Eight Virtues for Generous Living.… Continue reading On the Nightstand: January 2016

Returning Catholics FAQs: Ministry Fit

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: Ministry Fit

Being Christ in Our Lives: Patricia Watson

Patricia Watson, a wife, mother of two, and grandmother of two adorable grandchildren, spent most of her working life as a teacher. And she enjoyed it immensely! Then one day, the bulletin for her Washington, DC, church had a notice looking for help with Landings International, a Paulist ministry for those considering a return to the… Continue reading Being Christ in Our Lives: Patricia Watson