Recent Posts
Koontz’ “Ashley Bell”: A Great Read, But Not for Me
If you follow what I write, perhaps you know that I am a huge Dean Koontz fan. My husband and I have collected probably every book Koontz has ever written, and I stash them all
1.8 MILLION TILES! New Mosaic at Knock Depicts Marian Apparition
On the evening of August 21, 1879, Mary McLoughlin and Mary Beirne, two women from the small Irish town of Knock, were walking home in a drizzling rain. As they reached the town church, they
Why Are Some Catholics So Disdainful of the Human Body?
Why are some Catholics so darned afraid of the human body? Have they not read Genesis 1:31, when God saw everything that he had made and said that it was very good? I have been pondering
One Man’s Amazing Journey Toward the Catholic Faith
Richard Cole was not much of a believer: By his own admission, he didn’t pray, he didn’t worship. He was in recovery following years of alcohol abuse. Raised Methodist, he had fled the church of
The Leap Year of My Despair
I was in love. My boyfriend was working in his first after-college job as managing editor of a small chain of local newspapers; and I had an idea: When February 29 (Leap Year Day) rolled around,
Are Demons Real? Indiana Exorcist Has Performed “Countless” Exorcisms
"I couldn't even begin to count them," said Fr. Vincent Lampert, referring to the number of exorcisms he's performed in his eleven years as exorcist for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Not just once or a
Why Do Catholics Do That?
Whether you’re a life-long Catholic or someone who has little direct experience with Catholicism, you may have questions.
- Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints?
- Why so much kneeling at Mass?
- Why does the Catholic Church require attendance at Sunday Mass; can’t you pray at home or at the beach?
Here you’ll find answers to some of these and other puzzling questions about the Catholic Faith.
Seasons of Grace
Reflections on Faith, Family, and the Future of America
“Seasons of Grace” is a letter from my heart. From faith to family, from technology to travel, I’ll be touching on these topics and more—to quote an old and dear friend—through the lens of Scripture and the vantage point of my Catholic Faith. I look forward to talking with you!
Elsewhere on the Web
Here you can find my articles that have appeared in the National Catholic Register, Aleteia, and other Catholic publications. And watch this space for news of future projects!
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