Category: Spirituality

On the Nightstand: Consumed

I freely confess to being a Heather King groupie. She describes herself as “an ex-lawyer, a sober alcoholic of 35 years, a Catholic convert, and a lover of books, film, and art.” She’s one of the finest memoirists writing today. (I especially love her one-word-title books, including Parched, Redeemed, and Stripped.) So when her essay… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Consumed

On the Nightstand: Iscariot: A Novel of Judas

Judas has been on my mind a lot the past month or so because… was he that different from us? He thought he knew what was best, and didn’t agree with all Jesus’s decision making. Sound familiar? I’m really excited to start reading Tosca Lee’s fiction take on the man who betrayed Jesus. Tosca spoke… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Iscariot: A Novel of Judas

Have an ‘Unforgettable’ Summer

I’m humbled and grateful that the Association of Catholic Publishers selected Unforgettable Women of the Gospels as its CatholicsRead book club selection for July. I hope you’ll join me at one of these free events. Note: Some events have limited space; others will include refreshments. Please register where indicated so you can have the best experience possible.… Continue reading Have an ‘Unforgettable’ Summer