On the Nightstand: May 2015

A novel is on my nightstand again this month, and I can’t wait to dig in. It’s Still Life by Christa Parrish. It’s the story of two very different women–one raised in a fringe religious sect, one who’s wandering through an unhappy marriage. They encounter each other when the second woman gives up her seat on a… Continue reading On the Nightstand: May 2015

Of Faith, Endurance, and Vacations

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.  There is a chapter in Little Women, that gorgeous family classic and allegory of spiritual journey a la Pilgrim’s Progress, in which the sisters take a break from their responsibilities for… Continue reading Of Faith, Endurance, and Vacations

Being Christ in Our Lives: Emily Stimpson

Emily Stimpson is one of those gifted people who can put her strong theological knowledge into words we can all understand. Her passion for sharing the Catholic Church’s message on valuing the feminine genius had the house rocking recently during the Catholic Women’s Conference in San Antonio.  You might know of Emily for her books such as The… Continue reading Being Christ in Our Lives: Emily Stimpson

On the Nightstand: July

I’m humbled to share I’m working with Franciscan Media on the follow-up to Sisterhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration. The tentative title is Rejoice and Be Glad: Living the Beatitudes with the Women Saints. Each chapter will include a brief discussion of a Beatitude and how it challenges us today., then share how four female saints lived that… Continue reading On the Nightstand: July