Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. We call it charisma, the gift of drawing people to us. Sometimes the gift evidences itself in quiet, calmly confident ways; other times, it’s more exuberant. Everyone knew Jesus had that… Continue reading Of Charisma, Christ… and Cec Murphey
Category: Nonfiction
Building Each Other Up
Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. This time around, it started off nicely enough, a conversation about our summers and mutual travel experiences. Lots of smiles, a few nods and laughs. I congratulated myself; maybe this time… Continue reading Building Each Other Up
Monday’s Man: Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez
The Basics: Born July 25, 1532, in Spain; died October 31, 1617, in Spain; canonized January 15, 1888, by Leo XII; feast day, October 31. husband, father. The Story: Alphonsus felt the call to a priestly vocation, but family duties came first. His father died when the boy was fourteen, and so he ended his education… Continue reading Monday’s Man: Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez
Friends in Faith: Sharon O’Brien
Sharon O’Brien is a tireless advocate for those affected by domestic abuse. Even though we both live in the DC area, our contact tends to be via email, which is why it was a true gift to spend some time together last month at the National Council of Catholic Women’s national convention and chat about… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Sharon O’Brien