A few weeks ago, Pope Francis named St. Gregory of Narek a Doctor (teacher) of the Church. Doctors are recognized not only for their sanctity but also for what we can learn from them, generally through their writings. You may not have heard of Gregory of Narek–I hadn’t but then, it’s women saints who generally… Continue reading On the Nightstand: March 2015
Category: Spirituality
Being Christ in Our Lives: Jolene and Stephanie LeRoy
I don’t have a daughter of my own, but if I did, I hope she’d be like Stephanie LeRoy… and I hope I’d be a mother as loving as Jolene LeRoy. Jolene is the Faith Community Nurse at Our Lady of Mercy in Aurora, Illinois. What a gift she is to the parish, providing holistic… Continue reading Being Christ in Our Lives: Jolene and Stephanie LeRoy
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Milburga
The Basics: Born in the 7th century in England; died after 700 in England; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, February 23. Philanthropist; woman religious. The Story: They were three sisters, Milburga, Mildred and Mildgytha, and all became saints. Milburga, the oldest, served as abbess of the Wenlock convent her family founded. She was known for her humility and… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Milburga
Our Father, Who Art in Heaven
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. A couple of years ago, I gave a two-day retreat on prayer. The retreat covered a lot of ground: the history of prayer; formed prayer vs. spontaneous prayer; prayer traditions; the… Continue reading Our Father, Who Art in Heaven