As you probably know, I love sharing the stories of women saints. While I have more than a passing acquaintance with Rahab, Leah, Rachel, and Judith, there are a number of Old Testament women about whom I know only the bare essentials. I think Sarah Christmyer’s new Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Becoming Women of the Word
Category: Books
Of Charisma, Christ… and Cec Murphey
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. We call it charisma, the gift of drawing people to us. Sometimes the gift evidences itself in quiet, calmly confident ways; other times, it’s more exuberant. Everyone knew Jesus had that… Continue reading Of Charisma, Christ… and Cec Murphey
On the Nightstand: Our Lady of Charity
You may know Maria Morera Johnson as the author of My Badass Book of Saints. I love her writing style, which somehow manages to be devout, earnest, and fun, all at the same time. We got to spend a few minutes together last month, and I’m looking forward to reading her new book this month.… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Our Lady of Charity
On the Nightstand: Introduction to the Devout Life
I’m learning a lot about the male saints as I’m working on Brotherhood of Saints that’s due to the publisher in May. It’s a companion of sorts to Sisterhood of Saints. Through my research, I was surprised to find that I’ve never read more than a quote here or there from St. Francis de Sales.… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Introduction to the Devout Life