Catholic Faith
What is it about Pope Francis that causes me to weep?
“Habemus Papam! “We have a Pope!” Moments after the announcement an elderly man stepped forward, appearing a bit dazed and raising his hand in greeting. Far from a sweeping gesture to a large crowd, it was a simple “hello.” And his greeting to the crowd? “Good evening.” His face broke into a smile as he […]
Book review: Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious by Pat Gohn – a new way to look at feminism
I write a monthly column for Catholicmom.com. This was my contribution for March. I have followed Pat Gohn’s career for several years from when she first made her appearance on the web with her outstanding podcast, Among Women. She is well-educated, well-spoken and a hard and patient worker who deserves her success with this book. […]
Good Friday reflections in video and song
On this Good Friday I wanted to offer several short video reflections as we pause and think about the meaning of this holy day and the glorious Easter to come. This first video takes a little over 5 minutes to view. It follows the Stations of the Cross using the Jesus Prayer as the reflection: […]
A recovering political junkie eyes a new direction
I am a recovering political junkie. Having my own office I am can listen to whatever I wish. I’ve always enjoyed talk radio because it keeps my mind engaged (whereas music unplugs me). My husband introduced it to me back in the days when I was home with small children; it became the adult conversation […]
Suggestions on how we can love the poor in honor of our new pope
Reblogged from The Commission for Women of the Diocese of Worcester, MA: The more I learn about Pope Francis, the more I fall in love. Some have taken to calling him “Papa Francisco” and I’m prone to do this too. I look forward eagerly to Tuesday, March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, when he […]
Wish you could have been at St. Peter’s Square? You can be! Experience the announcement of Pope Francis as it actually happened.
I found myself last night watching the reruns of the announcement of Pope Francis. I found myself filling up while watching the white smoke, listening to the ancient peeling bells, and witnessing the joys of tens of thousands. It was such a beautiful moment, a moment of unity for Catholics and non-Catholics around the world. […]
We have a new Pope! Meet Pope Francis
CARDINAL JORGE MARIO BERGOGLIO: Bergoglio, 76, has spent nearly his entire career at home in Argentina, overseeing churches and shoe-leather priests. The archbishop of Buenos Aires reportedly got the second-most votes after Joseph Ratzinger in the 2005 papal election, and he has long specialized in the kind of pastoral work that some say is an […]
A special way to give alms this Lenten season, one woman at a time
The season of Lent is a tradition in Christianity offering a time to turn back to God (also known as repentance). Once viewed from a strictly negative perspective (guilt over sins, giving up chocolate or some other treat during the 40 days before Easter), the very perception of Lent is being transformed into a great […]
The mystery of God is but a breath away …
I live in an East-West household. My husband represents the East as a deacon in the Eastern Catholic Melkite Church. The Eastern Catholic Churches celebrate the Byzantine liturgy with its many beautiful and meaningful rituals. Their sanctuaries are full of beautiful icons with gold backgrounds; they appear at times translucent, permitting the eye and the […]
Connecting to the Living God through stories: Frank Runyeon brings the Gospel of Luke to life
This blog is supposed to be about making connections.. Lately it’s felt more like a hodgepodge, just a collection of unrelated posts. This blog is certainly challenging me to live out what I preach: living life in a single flow. It ain’t easy! This weekend however, it suddenly got a lot easier. I was blessed […]
