I wanted to include a short profile of my friend Jean Sweeney in an upcoming book, but when Jean read it, she said I had given her “too much credit” for ministry to a friend. In typical Jean fashion, she went on to say she hadn’t been doing that much recently anyway… like helping women who were… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Jean Sweeney
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Friends in Faith: Judy Keane
“Jesus, I trust in You.” These are the words the Lord gave Faustina as part of His Divine Mercy revelation; they’re so simple, and yet so challenging. My friend Judy Keane has been praying at least part of the Divine Mercy Chaplet for some time, every day in the 3 p.m. hour. Judy’s had a… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Judy Keane
Friends in Faith: Megan Hamberger
“They have no wine,” Mary told Jesus at the wedding at Cana, and we all know what happened after that. Mary and Jesus are models for us of so many things, but right now, I’m contemplating on their hospitality… and calm. My friend Megan Hamberger and I recently were at the same table for a… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Megan Hamberger
Friends in Faith: Sharon O’Brien
Sharon O’Brien is a tireless advocate for those affected by domestic abuse. Even though we both live in the DC area, our contact tends to be via email, which is why it was a true gift to spend some time together last month at the National Council of Catholic Women’s national convention and chat about… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Sharon O’Brien