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. What… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: What If I Don’t Fit In?
Category: Spirituality
Of Jail Mail, Redemption, and Conversion
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. I got a piece of jail mail the other day. It doesn’t happen every day, but frequently enough (five or six times a year) that it doesn’t surprise me. It is, however,… Continue reading Of Jail Mail, Redemption, and Conversion
Patience: That Elusive Virtue
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. Have you played the phone game? You know, the one where everyone at dinner puts their smart phones in a pile. First one to extract his or hers has to… Continue reading Patience: That Elusive Virtue
On the Nightstand: May
I’ve been blessed to meet lots of amazing people through my saints ministry, and often, they provide wonderful spiritual resources. This month, I’ll be reading Jacques Philippe’s Time for God based on the recommendation of a new friend. It’s just 108 pages long, so there will be no excuse for not finishing it in a 31-day month! The… Continue reading On the Nightstand: May