The Ever-Present Thirst for Community
Recently I met with a mother and daughter from our parish to conduct an interview for the local Catholic newspaper. Chris and …

As a writer, Susan Bailey shares her unique insights from her faith walk and life interests through her two blogs, Be As One and Louisa May Alcott is My Passion. After the passing of her mother, Susan began reading to fill the void and it soon blossomed into writing. On Be As One Susan shares her journey of becoming whole by pulling all the different pieces of her life together into one flow directed by God. She shares her many interests and engages conversation with readers. Louisa May Alcott is My Passion offers historical analysis, reflection and fun, drawing together a community of Alcott enthusiasts. Formerly a musician, Susan appeared on EWTN, Catholic TV and at World Youth Day. As former editor of GrapeVine, she encouraged other Catholic artists through the only e-magazine devoted to the promotion of Catholic music. She was the music editor of Catholic.net, a former contributor to “Today’s Catholic Woman” on the Catholic Exchange, and regularly contributes to Catholicmom.com.
Recently I met with a mother and daughter from our parish to conduct an interview for the local Catholic newspaper. Chris and …
Editor’s note: I am grateful to Susan Bailey for her sharing of this touching article, which was written shortly after the violence …
Editor’s note: Today, we’re thrilled to share Susan Bailey’s review of the wonderful new book Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of …
How in the world could a book titled Do Bad Guys Wear Socks? inspire to live out my faith? Written by M. …
It’s amazing how much you can learn by being forced to lie still in your bed for two days. That nasty Christmas …
The Christian faith teaches us that God is nearest in those moments when we cannot find the words or process the feelings or even lift our heads in our grief.
Some of the most wonderful gifts from God come in the form of whispers. They are the small gifts. The gifts for …
I believe in God. And I can see evidence of His existence and care for humanity, told through the stories He has …
Wrecked: When a Broken World Slams into Your Comfortable Life by Jeff Goins Paperback: 176 pages Publisher: Moody Publishers; New Edition …
Editor’s note: I’m thrilled to congratulate my friend and fellow CatholicMom.com contributor on the launch of her wonderful new blog www.beasone.org. Enjoy …
A sacrifice of praise (Hebrews 13:15). What does that mean? Why would praise require a sacrifice? Is it even possible to do? …