Friends in Faith: Erin Benbennick

Erin Benbennick’s hands are always busy. I like that about Erin, and not just because she surprised me a few years back with a beautiful purple prayer shawl I often wear when I’m speaking. Erin has knitted a lot of prayer shawls over the years. She’s helped others experiment with a wide variety of crafts over… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Erin Benbennick

Happy Anniversary, Being Catholic… Really!

I didn’t know Pam Spano when I lived in Chicago. But I wish I had! I’ve gotten to know Pam through her excellent blog, Being Catholic… Really, and we’ve been able to share a couple meals over the years. Her 10th anniversary as a blogger happens to be November 3, and I’m delighted to be helping… Continue reading Happy Anniversary, Being Catholic… Really!

Friends in Faith : Tony DeCristofaro

If you think I have any skill at all as a devotional writer, Tony DeCristofaro is one of the two people most responsible. (The other is my dear friend Patricia Lorenz.) I was looking for some way to give back to the local Cursillo community after my Weekend, and Tony has this blog. He graciously gave… Continue reading Friends in Faith : Tony DeCristofaro

Friends in Faith: Kristin Taddey Bryant

What kind of person starts a new business during a pandemic? The kind who’s prayerfully discerned that that’s what God wants her to do. Kristin Taddey Bryant launched Novena Cards in response to a tugging at her soul. She’s always loved the saints and praying for people. Kristin also has an eye for beauty; she’s been… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Kristin Taddey Bryant