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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...
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Among Women 260: Divine Mercy and Finding Grace Where We Are
I’m back with a Holy Week podcast episode that talks about the extraordinary graces that come to us through Jesus, the Divine Mercy. On this episode of Among Women I’m specifically focusing on trusting Jesus for his mercy, and the link between the prayers of Mary’s fiat and the simple prayer, “Jesus, I trust in...
Among Women Espresso Shot #47 – Nunc Coepi
I’m back after an unexpected hiatus with Episode 47 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot.” Today’s topic: Nunc Coepi (“Now I begin.”) In this short podcast, I describe the spiritual principle of Nunc Coepi, a Latin phrase that translates as “Now I begin.” This is especially meaningful as we live through Lent. It addresses our need...