Love Amid It All

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.  The day after Christmas, a friend and I watched a few episodes of a series on the 1960s. She’s a bit older and By Tonybove (Own work) [CC… Continue reading Love Amid It All

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: What About Me?

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: What About Me?

Tis the Season… for Faith

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 is perhaps the most challenging time of the year. The days are short, and will be getting shorter still for the next month. While we’ve had a… Continue reading Tis the Season… for Faith