I've thoroughly enjoyed having Christmas celebrations continue though December 25 has passed.  The memes I've seen inviting people t...

It's yet again time for Advent, the beginning of the liturgical year. I think I'm ready this time, even if my Advent wreath can...

My mom had us over for a family feast at her place.  Kevin and I arrived first and helped my mom polish off some of the hors d’oeuvres she...

The altar at our home parish on April 8, 2023. Holy Week is very special to Kevin and me for several reasons.  Twenty-three years ago (in Ap...

I guess I should begin with an apology.  I'm sorry I've been away from blogging for so long.  I know that I have a few faithful foll...

I was excited the moment I saw that Joyce Rupp had come out with another book.  I've enjoyed everything I've read by her.   Jesus...

Walk with the saints and be accompanied by two strong women of faith to bring your prayer life to the next level.  Pray Fully is the fir...

I love the many titles for the Blessed Mother, but one of the lesser-known ones I have an affinity for is Our Lady Undoer of Knots.  Daun...

  Julia’s Gifts and Charlotte’s Honor are the first two books  in Ellen Gable’s Great War-Great Love series.  Like the other novels,...

It's hard not to fall in love with the main characters in Sherry Boas ' books, so don't bother trying. The flow of her prose,...

The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living Morein a Throwaway Culture is a great book about getting back to basics—nature, family, ...

One Beautiful Dream is in the style and includes the great humor I came to expect of Jennifer Fulwiler when reading her blog Conversion...

Vivi receiving her First Communion from Fr. John Baab, her uncle and Godfather. In the past two weeks I’ve witnessed a number of joy...

The Heart of Perfection: How the Saints Taught Me toTrade My Dream of Perfect for God’s is an amazing book.   Colleen’s prose have a l...

There’s a pattern in what I’ve been reading, watching, and listening to lately: they all include aspects of courage and vulnerability.  ...

A Christian woman of faith who devours books like I do recommended that I read   The Book of Joy .  I'm so glad that she did.  It...