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
Category: Writing
Friends in Faith: Whitney Hopler
About eighteen months ago, I was looking for someone to help me organize some saints quotes into an ebook for new newsletter subscribers to receive. I reached out to a fellow Capital Christian Writers (now Capital Christian Writers Fellowship) member for recommendations, and she introduced me to Whitney Hopler. What a blessing! Whitney did a… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Whitney Hopler
Author Spotlight: Karen Edmisten
Note: In this new feature, writer 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 Why do Catholics find it so difficult to share their faith… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Karen Edmisten
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