Friends in Faith: Nancy Ward

I’ve been following and interacting with Nancy Ward, a sister in Christ and the Catholic Writers Guild, for several years now. A few years ago, Nancy released a terrific DVD aimed at showing people that Christianity isn’t a spectator sport and that we’re all called to evangelization. Soon she’ll be releasing a book on the same… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Nancy Ward

On the Nightstand: Finding God in Ordinary Time

I’ve always had a thing for Ordinary Time–in theory. For Catholics, it’s the time outside the major liturgical seasons such as Lent, Easter, Advent, and so on, the the time when weeks are numbered (ordinal). It would seem that outside of those busy seasons, there’s more time for God. Except, of course, there’s always an… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Finding God in Ordinary Time

Friends in Faith: Liz Schiavone

Liz Schiavone has a passion for service—and she does it well, very well. Her main focus is her husband, Angelo, and their five adult children and grandchildren. But somehow, she manages to work a full-time job (with a commute of 30 minutes each way) and serve on a number of committees and boards, including as… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Liz Schiavone

On the Nightstand: The Benedict Option

A while back, I read two Rod Dreher memoirs of a sort: The Little Way of Ruthie Leming and How Dante Can Save Your Life. Loved them both, and enjoy reading his thoughtful essays, even when we’re not 100 percent in agreement. I’m excited about reading The Benedict Option because it promises a path to… Continue reading On the Nightstand: The Benedict Option