As someone who didn’t have a faith life for decades (and coauthor of a book for parish leaders on setting up programs to help back “away” Catholics), I’m always interested in hearing or reading about others who left the Church, why they came back, and what the Lord has set them on fire to do… Continue reading On the Nightstand: August 2015
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Being Christ in Our Lives: Jenna Guizar
I’ve been following Jenna Guizar, founder of Blessed Is She, on social media for some time, and it was a gift to meet her in person at the Edel Gathering in Charleston last month. Blessed Is She is a marvelous ministry for Catholic women of all ages, featuring daily devotions, regional communities, a book club, and… Continue reading Being Christ in Our Lives: Jenna Guizar
On the Nightstand: July 2015
Dorothy Day. Frances Perkins, our country’s longest serving labor secretary. St. Monica–and her son, St. Augustine of Hippo– along with George C. Marshall, Samuel Johnson, and others. New York Times columnist and pundit David Brooks‘ new book looks at what he calls our “eulogy” virtues: kindness, bravery, honesty, or faithfulness. As you can tell by… Continue reading On the Nightstand: July 2015
Being Christ in Our Lives: Laura Williams Fritz
High school was a tough time for me. A lot was going on at home. I had no faith life, and didn’t seem to be able to find my place anywhere. Laura Williams (now Fritz) was one of those people who seemed to do it all effortlessly, choir, drill team, synchronized swimming. Girls like her… Continue reading Being Christ in Our Lives: Laura Williams Fritz