I’ve followed Heather King‘s blog for a few years now because how can you not be intrigued by someone who describes herself as “an ex-barfly Catholic convert”? Her entries include many beautiful photographs and thoughtful, sometimes funny, sometimes wry, words of wisdom. But for some reason, I’ve never read Shirt of Flame, King’s memoir about coming to… Continue reading On the Nightstand: June 2017
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Friends in Faith: Michele Huey
Michele Huey and I met in 2005 at a writers’ conference in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Michele, an evangelical Christian, seemed to do everything right: She was (and is) a wonderful wife and mother and a terrific writer. She’s an award-winning columnist, and also had a radio show for ten years. I was excited (and a… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Michele Huey
Friends in Faith: Cathy Elliott
Cathy Elliott is a seeker. She’s always looking for ways to deepen her relationship with the Lord, not so much in a restless way as in a thirst to grow closer. I first met her through the Cursillo movement… earlier, she was very involved in the Legion of Mary, a lay association that seeks to… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Cathy Elliott
On the Nightstand: Aging as a Spiritual Practice
My memory is still pretty good, but no longer razor sharp. I need to get hearing aids. The gray hairs are beginning to take over. There’s more sand out of the hourglass than I can reasonably expect is remaining. I might be concerned about all this if I slowed down long enough to think about… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Aging as a Spiritual Practice