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. “If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If you belonged to the world,[f] the world would love you as its own. Because you do not… Continue reading The World Hated Him First
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Saint Stephen and Speaking Truth
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. It doesn’t seem quite right, does it? Yesterday, we celebrated the baby Jesus, come to redeem us all. Then today, wham! Today’s lectionary readings remind us that being a Christian isn’t… Continue reading Saint Stephen and Speaking Truth
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