Clare of Assisi and Rules of Life
One book that has survived moves and book purges since I graduated seminary is Francis and Clare: The Complete Works from the Classics of Western Spirituality series.
saints
Joseph of Arimathea held death in his arms
What is most vivid for me about Joseph is how he is moved by Jesus’ death.
Love to be Unknown
The person who probably would have been least concerned with how many books he sold was Thomas à Kempis.
The Powerful and Practical Witness of Evelyn Underhill
Evelyn Underhill lived a sort of double life.
Experiencing Thin Places as a Family
I imagine some folks prefer keeping their thin places to themselves, so that they remain personal sanctuaries hidden from the rest of the world. However, I’ve found tremendous joy sharing them with my husband and children.
Enter Joan of Arc
Perhaps one of the best-known agents of change in the way Christian Europe understood itself was Joan of Arc.
Monica/Monnica, Woman of Prayer
If you are a western Christian, Saint Monica might be the second most famous Christian mother you can name, after Our Lady.
Catherine of Siena: The Lady Doth Protest Just Enough
Early Christianity has a major ratio problem when it comes to male and female leaders.
Sharing Love with the Unknown
Mark’s evangelism took fierce courage to go beyond his boundaries, into the unknown, to the unseen, sharing news he knew was urgent, life-sustaining, and fortifying.
Saint George: Dying for the Risen Christ
As a young child, I held aspirations of joining the military. I remember our imaginary play through back street alleys and vacant lots included re-enacting scenes from the latest war movie that we watched on television.