“Without Anger or Argument”

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. The New American Bible notes on today’s second reading from 1 Timothy 2;* tell us Paul’s intent is to direct that “the prayer of the community should be… Continue reading “Without Anger or Argument”

Returning Catholics FAQs: About Prayer

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… Continue reading Returning Catholics FAQs: About Prayer

What Do You Really Want from God?

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. A friend recently hosted a lovely event where we were asked to put on a poster board images and words of the things we really wanted. The idea… Continue reading What Do You Really Want from God?

Friends in Faith: Tammy Workman

You often hear the phrase, “September 11 changed everything.” I wasn’t in DC or New York that day, but it changed a lot for me.   I was on a business trip in the Los Angeles area with Tammy Workman, who sold advertising for the magazine where I was the editor. We’d always been friendly,… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Tammy Workman