On September 5, New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan gave a lecture in Milwaukee that is worth considering. His message is vital to the Church of today, which means it’s vital to every single one of us. I was privileged Read more
My article for Our Sunday Visitor on helping others in crisis has gathered an awful lot of attention (thankfully)! Today I’ll be chatting about that and Imitating Mary on Radio Maria’s “Francesca and Friends” today at 11am CST. It’s a live call-in show, and you can call free of charge from anywhere in the world at 1-866-333-6279. You also can listen live at radiomaria.us (more…)
Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” is my husband and my favorite song. For us, it’s the 11th Commandment that, if “our” song is played at an event, we drop what we’re doing and dance to it. Sadly, the oom-pa-pa polka band we had at our wedding couldn’t play that tune. BUT, our kids were sure to play it for us at our big 25th anniversary bash. (more…)
I’m always delighted to share news about a great cause with my readers. Today I discovered #FundingFriday, an effort to honor the memory of those lost to breast cancer, support survivors and their families, and help fund research for a (more…)
The Catholic Church celebrates the birthday of Mary on September 8. Above all, she is our Mother and she loves us more than we could ever imagine. She is constantly beside us, constantly interceding for us, and constantly showering us with her affection whether we’re aware of it or not.Don’t you think she deserves a birthday gift?
Join Relevant Radio’s Morning Air host Sean Herriot and me tomorrow, Thursday September 4 at 7am CST as we chat about the do’s and don’ts of helping others in crisis. I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned from my recent article Read more
Friends, Today I’ll be on Radio Maria’s “Living Eucharist” with host Kathleen Beckman at 4:55pm CST. We’ll be chatting about Imitating Mary” Ten Marian Virtues for the Modern Mom, what to give the Blessed Mother for her birthday (coming up on September Read more