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Powering Down and Listening Up

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Writer Mary McWilliams reflects upon ways to filter out the noise of everyday life and to focus on the inner silence that helps us to hear the voice of God.
image shows a cave wall with carved art of the nativity.

Pilgrim Tales: What is a Pilgrim?

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Author Laura Ruberto takes us behind the scenes of her short story, "Pilgrim in Name Only," from the Catholic Writers Guild first ever anthology: Pilgrim Tales: a Catholic Writers Guild Short Story Anthology available now on Amazon.

Waterfall Renew

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Paula Veloso Babadi considers her word for the new year: replenish.

The Virtuous Center

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Tom Medlar explains how Elinor Dashwood, a character in Jane Austen's novel, "Sense and Sensibility," exemplifies the four cardinal virtues that should govern our lives.
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Pondering

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For the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, Amy Schisler ponders what we can learn from the Blessed Mother.

A Weary World: Wuthering Heights and the Art of Hoplessness

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During Advent, Maggie Rosario looks at the darkness in Wuthering Heights through the idea of “O Holy Night,” a time of longing and hope as we wait for Christ’s coming.
A family is in their living room -a little boy is jumping for joy, a mother has her hands up to her face in disbelief, and the father is sitting in his chair in shock.

Review of The Miracle Book by Anthony DeStefano

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Need a miracle? Writer Mary McWilliams reviews The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible by Anthony DeStefano.
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The Shepherd’s Pie: The Gift of Giving

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Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Sheila Cronin about the importance of giving gifts, especially during the upcoming holiday season.
The picture shows a woman sitting in a chair frightened with her hands raised above her head as a basilica dome appears to be falling on top of her.

Pilgrim Tales: The Day the Dome Dropped on my Head

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For CWG’s anthology on pilgrimage, Author Mary McWilliams offers a reflection on the inspiration for her story, “The Day the Dome Dropped on My Head” and how it is NOT like its campy title.
A picture of some rock and wood from a hike.

The Cookie Burn

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When a burn from a batch of cookies sparked an unexpected comment from her young son, Catholic writer Janet Tamez found herself confronting more than a parenting habit—it made her reflect on the voice she brings to the page. In her newest article, Tamez takes readers on an honest journey from a small kitchen mishap to a deeper look at how easily our “I told you so” tone can slip into parenting, teaching, and even writing. She challenges Catholic writers to consider whether they correct or truly connect—and to pay attention to the small moments God uses to shape the stories we tell.

Generations and Journeys: A Lesson in Resolve and Encouragement

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Paula Veloso Babadi considers how a recent hiking escapade brought home the value and joy of journeying with family support.
A picture of some rock and wood from a hike.

Pilgrim Tales: God of the Unexpected: A Pilgrim’s Romance

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Author Nancy Bechel takes us behind the scenes of her short story, "A Pilgrim's Romance," from the Catholic Writers Guild first ever anthology: Pilgrim Tales: a Catholic Writers Guild Short Story Anthology available now on Amazon.

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