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July 2015

July 27, 2015

My New #ChimeTravelers Series for Kids Hits the Bookshelves!

I'm sure I'll be sharing lots of great news about my newly launched children's fiction...

July 06, 2015

Courage Lessons from St. Maria Goretti and the Woman Suffering Hemorrhages

Today we remember the short but poignant life of St. Maria Goretti, a martyr for...

May 2015

May 28, 2015

3 Reasons that My Anger Could be Sending Me to Hell

St. Catherine of Siena said, "There is no sin or wrong that gives a man...

March 2015

March 02, 2015

Introducing My New Book Series: “Chime Travelers”!

I have fun news to share today! A sneak peek at the newly finished book...

December 2014

December 11, 2014

Jean Heimann: Seven Saints for Seven Virtues

In March of this year, I had the great blessing to spend a good amount...

December 08, 2014

How I’ve Been “Renewed” by the Work of Father Robert Reed

I'm a huge fan of the work being done by Father Robert Reed, who is...

November 2014

November 24, 2014

The Generosity of a Widow, The Courage of 10,000+ Martyrs

I love it when God grants me an especially fruitful prayer time on a busy...

November 02, 2014

Saintly Souls — Sweet Tweets for 11/2/14

Since last week's Sweet Tweets, I've been on the move. From Dallas, to Chicago, to...

September 2014

September 30, 2014

#CatholicAmerica: Father Junipero Serra (and me!)

I'm extraordinarily blessed to receive many awesome books for review. One particularly fantastic one arrived...

July 2014

July 23, 2014

FREE Wisdom from the Saints & Brandon Vogt

You've probably heard me say before that I'm a huge Brandon Vogt fan. Which is...

June 2014

June 17, 2014

Cause for Venerable Fulton Sheen’s Canonization Moves Forward

Good news today from Peoria! Cause for Venerable Sheen’s Beatification moves to next step Peoria,...

June 11, 2014

Get the Life of John Chrysostom for free!

From Verbum Catholic Bible Study: The Life of John Chrysostom details the “golden-mouthed” orator’s influence on Asia...

June 02, 2014

Saints & Scripture on “Trouble”

Today's gospel from John 16 contains one of my favorite bible verses: In the world...

April 2014

April 28, 2014

“Perspectives” Offers a Digest Version of the Canonizations

Just in case you were otherwise occupied yesterday and haven't had a chance to check...

March 2014

March 06, 2014

Venerable Fulton Sheen a Step Closer to Sainthood with Approval of Reported Miracle

Big news today out of the Diocese of Peoria: the 7-member board of medical experts who...

October 2013

October 05, 2013

Father Vincent Robert Capodanno, MM — A New Saint in the Making

From the Archdiocese for the Military Services, outstanding news on the opening of the Cause...

October 02, 2013

Canonization Events Brewing at Blessed John Paul II Shrine

From the Blessed John Paul II Shrine in Washington D.C. comes news of special events...

September 2013

September 14, 2013

Being A “Missionary Disciple”, Mule and All…

I love this article from News.va about Pope Francis' reflection on the beatification of José Gabriel...

September 13, 2013

Wisdom of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

It is simply impossible to lead, without the aid of prayer, a virtuous life. St....

August 2013

August 14, 2013

Little Fulton, St. Lawrence and Burn Safety Awareness

On January 8th, 2013 a little piece of our world was turned upside down. I...

August 12, 2013

Thomas Peters’ Surgery Scheduled, Novena Continues

For those of you praying with me for the health and wellbeing of my fellow...

August 06, 2013

“Saint” G.K. Chesterton? Cause Moves Forward

Fans and followers of author G.K. Chesterton will be happy with the following press release...

August 01, 2013

Caught in God’s Net

God's goodness, even in light of my personal shortcomings, never ceases to amaze me. This...

July 2013

July 23, 2013

Rare 1930’s Footage of Venerable Fulton Sheen Released

Courtesy of the blog of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation today comes rare video footage...

May 2013

May 13, 2013

Two Mothers and 800 Martyrs: Our Newest Saints

What a joyful coincidence was yesterday's canonization of two "Mothers" and 800 martyrs on our...

May 12, 2013

First Saints Canonized by Pope Francis

At Mass for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Pope Francis canonized 800 Martyrs from the...

May 11, 2013

Let’s Give “The Mother’s Saint” 3000+ “Likes” for Mother’s Day

I enjoy my friendly relationship with the Redemptorists who run the wonderful website and Facebook...

May 01, 2013

Blessed John Paul II, Pray for Us! My View from the Beatification

It's nearly impossible for me to watch this stunning Rome Reports video recapping the Beatification...

November 2012

November 17, 2012

Countess, Tramp or Toothache Sufferer? — St. Elizabeth of Hungary Pray for Us

Today is one of my least favorite kinds of days. It's a wake up early...

November 04, 2012

Saint Kateri Celebrated as Model of Love, Faith and Virtue

On Sunday November 4, 2012, one week after Pope Benedict XVI’s canonization of Saint Kateri...