Recently, a priest suggested I pray with the Blessed Virgin Mary to help better hear God’s desires for me on a couple of decision points. He noted, more elegantly than this, that Mary pondered many things in her heart… listened to the Lord… and went about her life instead of being paralyzed with indecision. A… Continue reading On the Nightstand: October 2014
Category: Spirituality
Returning Catholics FAQs: Can I Be Catholic Enough?
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 ministry.… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: Can I Be Catholic Enough?
Of Sacred Artwork and Good Intentions
I’m not much for recommending things beyond books I love, and fellow editors and writers I trust. Just because I like a restaurant or a line of clothes or a Web hosting service doesn’t mean you will. Our expectations and needs may be totally different. And while I have a great respect for marketing (after… Continue reading Of Sacred Artwork and Good Intentions
In Defense of Living at Warp Speed
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. Timing, as they say, is everything. In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus directs the disciples not to share what Peter has figured out: that Jesus is the Christ. It’s too soon; the… Continue reading In Defense of Living at Warp Speed