Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century Cover Reveal

It’s here! The cover and final title for my next book, due out in the spring. I think the folks at Franciscan Media really outdid themselves with this one. That’s Jacinta Marto, one of the children of Fatima, who died in 1920 just shy of her 10th birthday. How can a child be radical, you… Continue reading Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century Cover Reveal

Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign

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. Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind Do this don’t do that, can’t you read the sign? Back in my youth, Canada’s Five Man Electrical Band… Continue reading Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign

Of Consistencies, Large and Small

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. Eleazar, one of the scribes in high position, a man now advanced in age and of noble presence, was being forced to open his mouth to eat swine’s flesh.  But he, welcoming… Continue reading Of Consistencies, Large and Small

Of Obligation

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. “Who among you would say to your slave who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here at once and take your place at the… Continue reading Of Obligation