Natalie, who  works alongside the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, sent this to me, with the comment: "his conversion story is kind of crazy -- raised in a strip club basically, drugs, promiscuity, abortion, suicide attempt, jail. This is a sad story, but don't worry, there's redemption at the end."

Pretty much what she said. Incredible to hear the ( Read more... )

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( MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER
JOHN PAUL II FOR THE I WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE )

Why do the veterinarians take your pet 'to the back'?
"It is always a little upsetting when the veterinarian, or veterinary technician takes your pet "to the back" for a blood draw or nail trim. What are they doing back there? And why can't you go with?"

In addition to this wonderful answer, I'd also add that some clinics, like the one where I work, ( Read more... )

I remember as a child the warnings from parents about being careful about "the company you keep." The more southern form when parents disapproved of someone was, "You lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas ( Read more... )

Today we celebrate the arrival of the Magi with three great gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. If we compare the gospel text to the prophecy of Isaiah we see that there is a small but important difference. In the prophecy if Isaiah there are only two gifts, gold and frankincense. There is no myrrh. The images of King (gold) and God (incense) ( Read more... )

On this last weekday of the Christmas Season, we get one last admonition from St. John: "Children, be on your guard against idols." My gut reaction to readings about idols is the same as most modern people, I suspect. At first, I dismiss them, then on deeper reflection I start looking around my life. Are there things that have become idols? For ( Read more... )

I love that the Rule of St Angela, written in the 1500s, mentions Judith slaying Holofernes as an example of and call to holy womanly courage ( Read more... )

(posted yesterday, on the feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton)

When we think of saints, all too often we think of the Roman style statues of beautiful figures draped in flowing fabric. While it may make beautiful art, it can also make us think that sainthood is something far removed from us. It can help us forget that we are all called to be saints. ( Read more... )