One day a few weeks back, this book by Father Albert Haase showed up at my place. I knew I hadn’t ordered it, and there was no gift tag in the box. The state where I live has a law that if you get something you didn’t order, it’s yours. I told my Bible study… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Becoming an Ordinary Mystic
Category: Prayer
Great Calm
Note: On Saturdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. (Jesus) woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them, “Why are you… Continue reading Great Calm
The 2020 Great Advent Giveaway
I’m so excited to tell you about these four wonderful woman-owned businesses that are offering $25 each in gifts in this year’s Great Advent Giveaway! (Enter by 12:15 a.m. ET this Saturday morning, December 5.) One winner will be selected at random for gifts from: Dusty Donkey Soap (Cherie Bradley) CB Jewelry (Ambassador Karen Konar)… Continue reading The 2020 Great Advent Giveaway
Brotherhood of Saints–It’s Almost Here!
Seven years ago, I wrote a page-a-day devotional, Sisterhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration. It was a privilege to get to know 366 women saints and blesseds (and research several hundred more) and relate their stories to our lives today. While I was writing it, I had the opportunity to hold a relic of Elizabeth Ann… Continue reading Brotherhood of Saints–It’s Almost Here!