…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…
… our monthly book give away. Becky from Maine was first to email me to win the prize. She sounded wicked happy (Maine talk) that she won. She will receive a free copy of Miraculous! Catholic Mysteries for Kids. One of the stories is about Saint Carlo Acutis so it was a timely choice. Look … Read moreWe Have a Winner…
…well sort of. My husband and I visited Assisi, Italy back in 2019 and saw this display on the future saint. He had a great love for the Eucharist and took pilgrimages to sites of Eucharistic miracles. Carlo and his parents traveled on the highways and byways of Europe, trips in which he documented 136 … Read moreMe and Saint Carlo Acutis!
Be the first to email me! Recently, I took a peek at how many of my books have been sold since I started this second career writing for children. It surprised me to see that Catholic families have purchased more than 55,000 of my books, all written to share our Catholic faith through engaging stories. … Read moreSeptember Book Giveaway!
…reflections on the beloved children’s book. Of a recent evening I gathered with friends round the campfire, praying, singing, and chatting. It was a pristine evening with the Milky Way smudged across the sky and a half-moon off to the east. Hidden in the grasses, crickets sang of summer ending. I thought of a chapter … Read moreThe Crickets of Charlotte’s Web…