Next week I’ll be in Somerset, NJ! I hope to see you at either the Catholic Marketing Network (CMN) show, or if you are a writer, at the Catholic Writers Guild conference that runs concurrently. I’m looking forward to meeting booksellers and store owners, other authors, and my wonderful publishers and editors at Ave…
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With the hoopla that the mainstream media is making, and the Catholic blogosphere, in the last two days about the post-Rio press conference Pope Francis held aboard his flight home, you might have missed that there were a whole bunch of great quotes that the Pope gave to the world — catechetically speaking — and…
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In the past year, I’ve been watching the growth of “Women Speak for Themselves”, led by Helen Alvare and Kim Daniels, on the question of religious liberty and HHS Mandate. (Previously I’ve posted on it here, and on my former blog, here. You can also read my review of “Breaking Through”, edited by Helen Alvare.) There…
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Hiya! I’ve missed you. The blogging/podcasting/writing fast has been a healthy one for me. As you may know, I took the last several weeks off to prep for and enjoy my daughter’s wedding, plus take some needed time off with family and friends. After launching a daughter this year, and a book, plus a DIY…
Read MoreSo we’ve had the wedding and I’ll be sure to post a few photos and such for you down the line. But for now I’m taking a little time off. I’ll be meandering around the place, but I’ve got to soak up some sun and breathe deeply from the shady confines of the porch for…
Read MoreOur daughter and son-in-love got married yesterday. We’re still a wee bit happy about all of this… There’s nothing like a little celebration at the end of the week with a little happy hour… so here’s a few random links that you might enjoy… Five Scientifically Surprising Facts about Alcohol, courtesy of Gizmodo. A podcast…
Read MoreLove is a Name Keep your vows sacred. Ask each other what you can pray for, daily. Tithe so you learn generosity, and understand God’s Providence. Hear with your heart when the words fail. Remember to have fun together; life is serious enough. Young love is great; but strive for a life-long love…
Read MoreThe consent by which the spouses mutually give and receive one another is sealed by God himself. From their covenant arises “an institution, confirmed by the divine law, . . . even in the eyes of society.” The covenant between the spouses is integrated into God’s covenant with man: “Authentic married love is caught up into divine love.” Thus the…
Read MoreGreat Animal Planet Video on Boston Terriers. My Pinterest Board for Boston Terriers. note: comments have been disabled because I’m not at my desk to moderate them.
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That photo is part of the tree line I view from my back porch. I’m enjoying some time off right now, but today’s legal news warrants a bit of thought and comment. :: Generally, I don’t write much about political subject matter at this blog, or in the periodicals or websites I write for….
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Here it’s coffee and conversation, and where the faith-sharing is often a friendly mix of catechesis and cannoli. It’s a place where we can catch up…
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