Kathryn Swegart describes how her recent pilgrimage to Ireland reinforced the importance of praying for the dead. November is a stark time of year here on our small farm in Maine. Trees are stripped bare by blustery winds. Maple leaves, once bright and golden, cover the ground, now made brown and slimy by cold rains. … Read moreWhispers From the Grave
My husband and I live in an old farmhouse that has a granite foundation. We sit on a base built of blocks cut from giant boulders that still lay deep in the woods behind our house. Needless to say, we have gaps in our foundation, gaps that are superhighways for field mice seeking food and … Read moreMouse Wars
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How my guardian angel saved my life…a true story. June 1, 2011-Springfield, Massachusetts. In the quiet of a library, I first heard news of the tornado watch. A mother and her young daughter gave clues that danger was afoot. Hurriedly, she gathered up an armload of books. “Radar shows that an F-3 tornado has touched … Read moreMy Guardian Angel to the Rescue!
…our visit to one of his relics. Nine years ago this week, a true relic of this great saint came to Boston upon the request of Cardinal Sean O’Malley. A crowd packed the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston for the grand event. Miraculously, my husband and I were in the front pew. It … Read moreFeast of St. Padre Pio…