My parish, St. Agnes in Arlington, VA, is one of many in the country offering Walking with Purpose, a Catholic women’s Bible study program. In addition to really meaningful discussion of Scripture each week, I look forward to the social time beforehand and getting to know some wonderful women. One of my new friends, Kathy,… Continue reading On the Nightstand: March 2016
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On the Nightstand: February 2016
Some members of my family select a word each year to attempt to live by. (One word is easier to remember than a whole slew of resolutions, after all.) My word this year is gratitude, because I find myself being cranky and complaining about the small stuff rather than being grateful for all my blessings.… Continue reading On the Nightstand: February 2016
On the Nightstand: December 2015
I’ve had some pretty intense conversations with friends on whether it’s harder to live for Christ or to die for him. Let’s just agree that both are extremely challenging, and that martyrdom goes on today, in more places and situations than we care to acknowledge. Perhaps Pope Francis said it best, recently calling Christian persecution… Continue reading On the Nightstand: December 2015
Being Christ in Our Lives: Patricia Watson
Patricia Watson, a wife, mother of two, and grandmother of two adorable grandchildren, spent most of her working life as a teacher. And she enjoyed it immensely! Then one day, the bulletin for her Washington, DC, church had a notice looking for help with Landings International, a Paulist ministry for those considering a return to the… Continue reading Being Christ in Our Lives: Patricia Watson