I’m planning to get an early start on Advent with this new six-week scripture study on Jesus’s early years through the eyes of Mary and other women in his life. What a great idea Gaze Upon Jesus is! It comes from Women in the New Evangelization, for whom I’m privileged to write occasionally. The opening… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Gaze upon Jesus
Category: Writing
On the Nightstand: The Gift of Invitation
The tug at my friend Allison Gingras’ heart to put together a series of guided journals for women began more than two years ago (and I have the emails to prove that!). It wasn’t like Allison didn’t already have plenty on her plate, with her family; her blog, Reconciled to You, and podcast, A Seeking… Continue reading On the Nightstand: The Gift of Invitation
On the Nightstand: Finding God in Ordinary Time
I’ve always had a thing for Ordinary Time–in theory. For Catholics, it’s the time outside the major liturgical seasons such as Lent, Easter, Advent, and so on, the the time when weeks are numbered (ordinal). It would seem that outside of those busy seasons, there’s more time for God. Except, of course, there’s always an… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Finding God in Ordinary Time
Author Spotlight: Mary Elizabeth Sperry
Note: In this feature, Whitney Hopler profiles women who write about faith. If you are the author of a new book (published within the past six months) and would like to be considered for an interview, please email Melanie. By Whitney Hopler How cluttered is your home? Many people struggle with a clutter problem, yet don’t make… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Mary Elizabeth Sperry