This month, I’m going to be reading this book by Father Michael Gaitley, who will be familiar to many Catholics. I’m excited about this book because it’s based on the “Little Way” spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux, a philosophy and way of living that appeals to (and challenges!) me more the older I get.… Continue reading On the Nightstand: June 2016
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On the Nightstand: May 2016
A friend from my parish provided great recommendations for reading in March and April, so I’m turning again to a friend for May. Trudy and I have known each other for several years, and she’s remarked more than once on the story of Brother Yun, the exiled Chinese Christian house church leader and evangelist. So,… Continue reading On the Nightstand: May 2016
On the Nightstand: April 2016
Wow. I became so engrossed last month in Rod Dreher’s The Little Way of Ruthie Leming that I overrode my Metro stop one day! So this month, I’m going to be reading what in essence sounds like a sequel: How Dante Can Save Your Life: The Life-Changing Wisdom of History’s Greatest Poem. Rather than a study guide for… Continue reading On the Nightstand: April 2016
On the Nightstand: March 2016
My parish, St. Agnes in Arlington, VA, is one of many in the country offering Walking with Purpose, a Catholic women’s Bible study program. In addition to really meaningful discussion of Scripture each week, I look forward to the social time beforehand and getting to know some wonderful women. One of my new friends, Kathy,… Continue reading On the Nightstand: March 2016