Among Women gets ready for thanksgiving as we work our way through this month remembering saints and souls. This episode features the return of Emily Stimpson to the podcast with a peek inside her new book, These Beautiful Bones. This is an interesting take on the everyday ways to live the meaning and message of…
Read MoreThe movement of love between Father, Son and Spirit runs through our history, and Christ draws us to himself in order to save us. At the centre of our faith is the confession of Jesus, the Son of God, born of a woman, who brings us, through the gift of the Holy Spirit, to adoption…
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Buy a signed copy of Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious at a sale price! Peggy Eastman of the Catholic Daughters of America magazine SHARE writes: This book provides a refreshing, honest affirmation of the special gifts of Catholic women in a breezy conversational style that enhances the message. At its heart, this book is a joyful…
Read MoreIn recent weeks, there have been pianos all over Boston, thanks to “Play Me, I’m Yours.” It’s a wee bit colder here now, but what a great idea! Here’s some recent video on the project. A little overview: A few sweet moments: A mini jazz concert: Dad and Son: And finally a little R.E.S.P.E.C.T. over…
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Please, before you do anything, say a prayer for Thomas Peters, who has suffered from physical disabilities since a swimming accident in July. Thanks. Now let me tell you what this post is about: I’ve made a donation to help a fellow writer and a fellow Catholic in need. I’d like to encourage you to do the…
Read MorePope Francis asks his audience today if they all know their baptismal day! When our children were growing up we celebrated their baptismal days in a way like birthdays! My thoughts on baptism — it is one reason why we are soooo blessed! –from an excerpt from my book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the…
Read MoreAs we conclude the Year of Faith this month, I’m completing my 5-part series at Patheos summarizing Francis’ first encyclical on faith, Lumen Fidei, looking at chapter four. (Check out the new study guide on the document at the bottom of this post.) Here’s the opening of my latest column at Patheos… God has our…
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The history behind today’s holiday, Veterans’ Day, thanks to the US Department of Veteran Affairs. In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who…
Read MoreMy husband said toward the end of his life, ‘Love and friendship are remnants of the earthly paradise.’ In this vale of tears, when we encounter so many difficulties, to have people you can call friends is such a joy, such a comfort, such a gift… We are meant to be united by a bond…
Read MoreDeep into football season, I want to recommend this as the play of the year… Cuz there is more to life than sports…
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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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