The Basics: Born May 26, 1874, in Colombia; died October 21, 1949, in Colombia; canonized May 12, 2013, by Pope Francis; feast day, October 21. Woman religious, teacher. The Story: It was not an easy early life. Laura Montoya y Upegui’s father died in a civil war when she was just two, leaving the family of three… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Laura of St. Catherine of Siena
Category: Spirituality
Returning Catholics FAQs: About Confession
On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: About Confession
“More Than Many Sparrows”
Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. They are gifts, those precious moments when you know you are doing exactly what the Lord desires. Maybe it comes when you’re snuggling with your toddlers before bedtime, or when you… Continue reading “More Than Many Sparrows”
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Teresa of Avila
The Basics: Born March 28, 1515, in Spain; died October 4, 1582, in Spain; canonized March 12, 1622, by Pope Gregory XV; feast day, October 15. Woman religious, author, Doctor of the Church. The Story: Today marks the beginning of Teresa’s fifth centenary year. What a life it was, one that confounds any stereotypical pigeonholing, one of… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Teresa of Avila