On Mondays, I answer questions frequently asked by those considering a return to the Catholic Church. How do I know this stuff? I was away for more than 30 years myself, and am the co-author of When They Come Home: Ways to Welcome Returning Catholics, a book for pastors and parish leaders interested in this ministry.… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: About Evangelization
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“What Can I Answer You?”
Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Why do bad things happen to good people? Job loses his wealth and his children. He suffers from physical ailments. He’s been a good person, living a faithful life. He just… Continue reading “What Can I Answer You?”
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Therese of Lisieux
The Basics: Born January 2, 1873, in France; died September 30, 1897, 1885, in France; canonized May 17, 1925, by Pope Pius XI; feast day, October 1. Woman religious, author, Doctor of the Church. The Story: Therese’s life and her “Little Way” inspire so many, perhaps because we all can relate to it. The small things–not taking… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Therese of Lisieux
On the Nightstand: October 2014
Recently, a priest suggested I pray with the Blessed Virgin Mary to help better hear God’s desires for me on a couple of decision points. He noted, more elegantly than this, that Mary pondered many things in her heart… listened to the Lord… and went about her life instead of being paralyzed with indecision. A… Continue reading On the Nightstand: October 2014