A celebration of the Annunciation My dear husband can, at times, be a puzzling gentleman. Perhaps you can relate to this statement. I present to you a case in point. On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, he wished to celebrate the feast in a unique way. He conjured up the perplexing idea of having a … Read moreThe Mystical Lake

Two years in the making, my latest book has just been released. I am excited to share Rescued II with my loyal young readers. Each true story tells of heroic figures who often put themselves at risk for the love of God and their fellow man. Read about Mother Cabrini as she rode a mule through the … Read moreThe New Book is Here!

…in the midst of discouragement and danger. Shortly before Christmas, on a day not long past, a freak storm barreled toward Maine. The National Weather Service painted the day orange, warning residents of high winds, freezing rain, and plunging temperatures. Most residents heeded the message. One did not. That morning, a woman strapped on her … Read moreThe Power of Hope

‘Tis the season for many celebrations on the Catholic calendar. We honor the Immaculate Conception on December 8, St. Juan Diego on December 9, Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, and the Nativity of Our Lord on December 25, to name a few. One feast day that is easy to overlook occurs on December … Read moreThe Miraculous Story of Mary’s Little House

Radical Thanksgiving One brilliant autumn afternoon I turned my face to the sun and felt its warmth, drinking it in, as New Englanders do, knowing that winter snows would soon beat upon us. I do not take this sunny day for granted. I am standing in the middle of a football field exhilarated by the … Read moreA Hidden Thanks