Here’s my tribute to what I will miss about Pope Benedict XVI, and what I’ve learned from him
From my column at Patheos this week on the intersection of Benedict, the Catechism, and the hope of heaven… I have a first edition English translation of the Catechism...
This makes me think… about the genius of Benedict, and the clarity of his teaching…and the meaning of life
Benedict XVI is a biblical scholar and an expert in Augustine’s writing and teaching. This section of his encyclical, Spe Salvi, is simple and profound, much like Augustine himself...
From my archives: Polycarp — An Unusual Name, A Remarkable Story
Today is the feast of St Polycarp, bishop and martyr. His story is one of the earliest martyr accounts from the early Church. This is reprinted from my column...
UPDATED* — “Pope emeritus”! After his abdication, what do we call Pope Benedict? His Holiness, Benedict XVI, Bishop Emeritus of Rome.
He’ll need a new Twitter handle too. I’m suggesting @BXVIBER. Don’t stop writing, Holy Father. We’ll need your tweets so we can read your new blog. I can’t wait...
Splinters from the Cross… on worry
I’m a worrier by nature. But I don’t have to live that way. There’s more on this below. ::: What’s with the splinters from the cross? Read this post from last...
Props for the re-tooled Catholic Digest magazine
One of my favorite writing assignments during this Year of Faith, besides my columns online, has been the opportunity to write a 12-month series on the Catechism of the...
Among Women 157: Going through the Change… Benedict XVI’s announcement & the Midlife Madres II
Change happens… it happens in life, and last week, a soon-to-come change was announced for the papacy. Midlife women know all about changes… from the body to the soul!...
This Makes Me Think… about God’s role in my marriage
It takes three to make Love in Heaven — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It takes three for Heaven to make love to earth — God, Man, and Mary,...
Friday in Lent… Picking up splinters from the Cross
For regular readers of this blog, the weekly “F.U.N. Quotient” is taking a little break for Lent. It will return in the Easter season. Fridays, being the day Christ...
The Dog Mother and Valentine’s Day
So it Valentine’s Day. Or, should I say, Valentine’s Night. And it’s way late. After 11pm. No sweetie in sight — he’s 3000 miles away in California for work,...
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