This month, I’m going to be reading this book by Father Michael Gaitley, who will be familiar to many Catholics. I’m excited about this book because it’s based on the “Little Way” spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux, a philosophy and way of living that appeals to (and challenges!) me more the older I get.… Continue reading On the Nightstand: June 2016
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On the Nightstand: April 2016
Wow. I became so engrossed last month in Rod Dreher’s The Little Way of Ruthie Leming that I overrode my Metro stop one day! So this month, I’m going to be reading what in essence sounds like a sequel: How Dante Can Save Your Life: The Life-Changing Wisdom of History’s Greatest Poem. Rather than a study guide for… Continue reading On the Nightstand: April 2016
On the Nightstand: March 2016
My parish, St. Agnes in Arlington, VA, is one of many in the country offering Walking with Purpose, a Catholic women’s Bible study program. In addition to really meaningful discussion of Scripture each week, I look forward to the social time beforehand and getting to know some wonderful women. One of my new friends, Kathy,… Continue reading On the Nightstand: March 2016
Picking and Living the Dream
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. When I was young, I loved reading girls’ series books featuring heroines like Betsy Ray, Polly Pepper, Trixie Belden, Penny Parrish, Marcy Rhodes, and Donna Parker. They solved… Continue reading Picking and Living the Dream