It’s already been a busy fall. My friend Mike gave me this book a few months ago, and I put it aside for November, knowing that: a. I am always in need of wisdom and b. one minute might be about my limit for daily reading this month beyond the lectionary readings and Bible study… Continue reading On the Nightstand: One Minute Wisdom
Category: On the Nightstand
On the Nightstand: Becoming Women of the Word
As you probably know, I love sharing the stories of women saints. While I have more than a passing acquaintance with Rahab, Leah, Rachel, and Judith, there are a number of Old Testament women about whom I know only the bare essentials. I think Sarah Christmyer’s new Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Becoming Women of the Word
On the Nightstand: Our Lady of Charity
You may know Maria Morera Johnson as the author of My Badass Book of Saints. I love her writing style, which somehow manages to be devout, earnest, and fun, all at the same time. We got to spend a few minutes together last month, and I’m looking forward to reading her new book this month.… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Our Lady of Charity
On the Nightstand: Introduction to the Devout Life
I’m learning a lot about the male saints as I’m working on Brotherhood of Saints that’s due to the publisher in May. It’s a companion of sorts to Sisterhood of Saints. Through my research, I was surprised to find that I’ve never read more than a quote here or there from St. Francis de Sales.… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Introduction to the Devout Life