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The Sycamore Tree: a new Christian Book & Gift Shop

The Sycamore Tree is a new Christian book and gift shop located in Charlottesville, Virginia.  The Sycamore Tree is a wonderful family-run business founded by Richard and Maria Nootbaar, who are friends from my parish at Church of the Incarnation. … Continue reading

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Honoring Pope Benedict XVI

I want to thank Pope Benedict XVI for his wonderful papacy, and his honorable and humble service to the church.  Pope Benedict spent a short time in the Chair of St. Peter (2005 – 2013), but will have a lasting … Continue reading

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5th Annual Catholic New Media Conference

I was honored to attend the 5th Annual Catholic New Media Conference this year in Arlington, Texas.  This year’s conference was the first time it was a combined effort with two other  conferences:  the 4th Annual Catholic Writers Guild and … Continue reading

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Ten Universal Principles

            I was honored to attend a talk on Janaury 21st by Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., who has recently authored a great book entitled Ten Universal Principles: A Brief Philosophy of the Life Issues … Continue reading

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A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms

There is a wonderful new book that I have been enjoying reading called A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: 52 Companions for your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul by author Lisa M. Hendey.  I had the pleasure of meeting Lisa … Continue reading

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All Saints Day & America’s First Saint

November 1st is the solemn day we celebrate All Saints Day to honor saints, both known and unknown.  One of my favorite reference sites for Roman Catholic Saints is at SQPN Saints that now list 7,274 saints.  It is amazing … Continue reading

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The Church and New Media

There is a fantastic new book coming out called The Church and New Media by Brandon Vogt.  Brandon Vogt is a Catholic blogger himself who writes the blog called The Thin Veil.  He has gotten many prominent people working in … Continue reading

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