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Pilgrim Tales: What is a Pilgrim?
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.
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The Virtuous Center
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.

Pondering
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
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.

Review of The Miracle Book by Anthony DeStefano
Need a miracle? Writer Mary McWilliams reviews The Miracle Book: A
Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible by Anthony DeStefano.

The Shepherd’s Pie: The Gift of Giving
Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Sheila Cronin about the importance of giving gifts, especially during the upcoming holiday season.
Pilgrim Tales: The Day the Dome Dropped on my Head
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.

The Cookie Burn
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
Paula Veloso Babadi considers how a recent hiking escapade brought home the value and joy of journeying with family support.

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