Splinters from the Cross… on overworking… w/ “Restless” by Audrey Assad (video)
What’s with the splinters from the cross? Read this post from a few Fridays ago to catch up. This is my little attempt at keeping Fridays a bit more solemn in Lent....
Pope Francis, Day One -“Among Women”-style: The gifts of Mary, womanhood, and the new evangelization
Last night, when he first met us from the balcony of St Peter’s, the new “Peter” — Pope Francis — told us his plan for today. Job One would...
Dr Theresa Burke of Rachel’s Vineyard shares from her heart about pain, suffering, and help for post-abortive women
You may recall Dr. Burke being a guest on Among Women 75 on “Healing from the Hurt of Abortion“, and on Among Women 79 on “Overcoming the Trauma of...
Today’s readings and Pope Francis… “so that you may be amazed.” (John 5: 20)
I had a post today in my hometown diocesan newspaper, now an online journal, The Long Island Catholic. Look for it here, listed for March 13. Here’s a snippet: Waiting on...
The news we’ve all been waiting for…
I love that photo of the American Cardinals in Rome. It was posted by my good friend, Fr Chip Hines, a pastor and a film reviewer at Catholic TV– one...
This makes me think… about how Jesus raises our dignity… (A fantastic quote from Fr. Michael Gaitley’s new book)
A question came up about the Incarnation: “So what happens when the eternal God becomes incarnate and enters time as a man?” I answered by saying,”Well, it make the...
Some links to bookmark for the Conclave, plus an informative 5min video on the making of the pope
Now that the conclave will begin on Tuesday, let us continue to lift the Cardinals who will select our next pope in our prayers. There’s a few helpful links...
A “Blessed, Beautiful, & Bodacious” Retreat with MCCW — with photos too!
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to share the themes from my new book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious at the annual Military Council of Catholic Women’s (MCCW) retreat held...
Splinters from the Cross… on perfectionism
So I missed a week of blogging due to my travels… but now I’m back. ::: For the Fridays in Lent, I’ve been reflecting on the trials we have...
This just in: Now it’s “Pope emeritus” for Benedict XVI!
Here’s the story from NEWS.va. In short: Benedict XVI will be “Pontiff emeritus” or “Pope emeritus”, as Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J., director of the Holy See Press Office, reported in...
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