The advent of winter–for those of us in the northern hemisphere–is a powerful reminder of the changing seasons of our lives. Another year is passing! Of all the seasons in the northeast, winter is hardest to ignore. The cold invigorates. Stepping outdoors from the cozy warmth of our home immediately […]
Blessed To Write
Writing is both a calling and one of the greatest personal blessings I have ever experienced. But that’s not how I’ve always thought of writing. My attitude towards writing—like my journey as a writer—has had lots of quirky twists. Yet it’s in my writing journey that I can most clearly […]
Gifts in Weakness
Gifted in Weakness For a long time, I have struggled with a lack of self-confidence and weak faith in God’s call to write. Several years ago when I was making my annual eight-day retreat, I decided to put the painful question of writing completely aside. But one day, I was […]
Inspiring Catholic Writers
As a newbie CWG member, I regret that I wasn’t able to participate in the Catholic Writers’ Conference Live! this past week. The chosen theme of Writing and the New Evangelization is not only timely but essential for all Catholic writers today, in whatever genre(s) we write. Hanging out with […]