Her husband’s uncontainable nature taught writer Sarah Torbeck how to take risks, and the grief of his loss taught her that God a plan all along.
CWG Book Blast! G.M. Baker’s “The Wistful and the Good”
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring G.M. Baker’s book, “The Wistful and the Good.” It is a CWG Seal of Approval recipient! The mighty are undone by pride, the bold by folly, and the good by wistfulness. Summary: Elswyth’s mother was a slave, but her father is a […]
The Shepherds Pie: Controversial Saints for Our Kids
Antony Barone Kolenc interviews teacher and author Joseph Lewis about the best ways to speak with kids about controversial saints
Book Review: A new Catholic Chapter Book Series
Kimberly Novak reviews Adventures with the Saints Book 1: Saint Joseph, the Foster Father Saint by Maria Riley, an enduring tale centering around a loving foster family and the relationship between St. Joseph and baby Jesus.
(Mis)interpreting God’s Will
Maria Riley draws from her own experience to show the path forward through a time of uncertainty.
CWG Book Blast! Victoria Ryan’s “I’m Listening: Praying With Art and Story”
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Victoria Ryan’s book, “I’m Listening: Praying with Art and Story.” It is a CWG Seal of Approval recipient! A unique meditation that engages your “right brain” attributes of color, emotion, and imagination to discover God’s fingerprints all over your daily life.
Plaster and Soul
Plaster and Soul It’s October 1st, and the feast day of our dear St. Therese of Lisieux is upon us. As I sat down to compose my small contribution to the illustrious works that have already been written about her, I felt confident that I could write the obligatory words, […]
The Story Behind the CWG Book Blasts
Michael Fraley explains the benefits of participating in the monthly CWG Book Blast.
Flammable
Flammable Our words and actions matter to others. When the natives in Malta took care of Paul and companions, they had no idea of the recent hardships at sea or the blessings they would receive when the chief’s father and many others were cured of illness. Can we say we […]
Oxygen Mask of Spirituality
Oxygen Mask of Spirituality If you’ve ever flown on an airplane with a child, you know that the flight attendants instruct that, in case of an emergency, you should secure your own oxygen mask before assisting your child. The reason is that you’re no good to your kids if you’re […]