On this feast of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, I once again pick up “Edith Stein: a Biography” by Waltraud Herbstrith (Ignatius Press, 1992). It’s a deep and thoughtful book that required my full attention as I read through it for the first time. Now, I can open the book at random and enjoyContinue reading ““Leave it with Him…really rest””
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A thought for the new year
It’s New Year’s Day. I usually celebrate it by going on a hike and then watching some football on TV, and this year is no exception. Fifty-degree weather in northern New England on the first of the year? Yes, please. But Mass came first. As a Catholic, I celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother ofContinue reading “A thought for the new year”
“The most deadly poison of our time…”
Every year on the August 14 feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, one or another social media acquaintance posts these words attributed to him: “The most deadly poison of our time is indifference.” My conscience stings every time I read that. Am I indifferent? Am I not doing enough stuff? Maybe, but there’s more to theContinue reading ““The most deadly poison of our time…””
Ellen Kolb 