Whispers from the Grave Nov 14, 2023 8:30:00 AM | by Kathryn Swegart 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 … Read moreFAITH
All Saints Day is coming soon! Several years ago, I met a young man, Alex Dee, and his wife Melissa, both friends of my son. At the time, he had finished work on a major documentary film on Father Patrick Peyton. He also was working on a side project called Saints Alive, a radio drama podcast … Read moreSaints Alive!
Today is the memorial of our Guardian Angels, a day in which we honor those spiritual beings who protect us in powerful and mysterious ways. How do I know? Well, the Church tells us so, but I also have a story to tell of how my guardian angel saved my life. You can read about … Read moreGuardian Angels are Real!
Today is an important feast day for the Franciscan family. We celebrate the day our Seraphic father, St. Francis of Assisi received the sacred stigmata or the wounds of Christ. After a long retreat in the Apennines Mountains of Italy, St. Francis had a spectacular mystical experience. On the Feast of the Exaltation of the … Read moreThe Stigmata of St. Francis
This is not an easy story to share with children. It is an important part of American history. There were many heroes that rose to the occasion on this tragic day. I can only mention one of these heroes. Hundreds of first responders lost their lives on that day. If you want your children to … Read moreA 9/11 Story for Kids