Note: On Saturdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Juan Diego recognized the Blessed Virgin almost immediately as he approached Guadalupe’s Tepeyac hill on his way to Mass that day in December 1531. She wanted a chapel built. When Juan… Continue reading Deeds of Hope
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Brotherhood of Saints–It’s Almost Here!
Seven years ago, I wrote a page-a-day devotional, Sisterhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration. It was a privilege to get to know 366 women saints and blesseds (and research several hundred more) and relate their stories to our lives today. While I was writing it, I had the opportunity to hold a relic of Elizabeth Ann… Continue reading Brotherhood of Saints–It’s Almost Here!
Martyrdom, and What You Won’t Find in Brotherhood of Saints
I’m closing in on 25 percent complete on Brotherhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration (think Sisterhood of Saints, only guys). That’s a good thing, since it’s due to the publisher on May 10 (to be published in October!). Each day, I listen to whoever wants to talk. I’m waiting for the Doctors of the Church to be ready;… Continue reading Martyrdom, and What You Won’t Find in Brotherhood of Saints
Monday’s Man: Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez
The Basics: Born July 25, 1532, in Spain; died October 31, 1617, in Spain; canonized January 15, 1888, by Leo XII; feast day, October 31. husband, father. The Story: Alphonsus felt the call to a priestly vocation, but family duties came first. His father died when the boy was fourteen, and so he ended his education… Continue reading Monday’s Man: Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez