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That Your Joy Might Be Complete
“I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your…

Simple and a Little Looney: Making “Real Life” Characters
Janet Tamez explores what it truly takes to create memorable characters. Drawing from "The Best of Simple" by Langston Hughes and the Looney Tunes, she reflects on how everyday people shape unforgettable characters.

“Exult, let them exult”: The Church in Paschal Celebration
A reflection on Easter joy through the sacred chants of the Church.

PRAYER, THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
Author Kimberly Novak shares the blessings of God's precious gift of prayer.

Follow Me to Little Jesus: Part 1
In Part One of the short story, “Follow Me to Little Jesus,” author Mary McWilliams introduces readers to a young family of three who, on a family outing, decide to trail a car sporting a mysterious bumper sticker to find “Little Jesus.”

Everything New
Author Paula Babadi reflects on new beginnings and seasons in the spiritual and writing life.

The Silver Horn of Adorini
In Tom Medlar's short story written for children, guardian angels Adorini and Teleos give some good advice to their two young wards.

Becoming Peter
Amy Schisler offers a meditation on Holy Thursday, contemplating what we can learn from Peter.

The Shepherd’s Pie: History Through Fiction
In this episode of The Shepherd's Pie, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Carmela Martino about how fiction authors write history into their
novels.

When a Frog Interrupts Your Day
Janet Tamez thought spring break would be the perfect time to make progress on her novel. Instead, a visit from her mother-in-law disrupted her carefully planned writing schedule. Reflecting on Benedictine hospitality, Scripture, and even the lessons of Frog and Toad, she discovers that the interruptions we resist may actually be invitations to see the world outside our writing desks with fresh eyes.

“Un poco a riso”: The Joy of Dante’s Purgatorio
In her March article, Maggie Rosario explores some of the wealth of Dante's "Purgatorio" as a Lenten meditation.
