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The Power of Sacred Music: a Reflection on the Movie “I Can Only Imagine”
Susan Bailey, a longtime Christian musician, shares her reflections on the movie “I Can Only Imagine.”
Author Susan Bailey
Susan Bailey
Susan Bailey is the author of River of Grace Creative Passages Through Difficult Times (Ave Maria Press), and Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message (ACTA Publications), part of their Literary Portals to Prayer series. Along with her blogs Be as One and Louisa May Alcott is My Passion, Susan writes for the Diocese of Worcester newspaper, The Catholic Free Press.
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Fasting follow-up: what God taught me
Susan Bailey shares what she has learned about fasting and self-denial this Lent.
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Why is fasting so difficult? Let's talk about it.
What does fasting mean to you? Susan Bailey shares her struggle with getting to the heart of fasting where it is no longer just an onerous obligation.
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January's promise -- an invitation to silence
Susan Bailey looks forward to a cold, snowy, and quiet January, accepting God’s invitation to silence.
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A novel gift idea: just let each other be
In a season fraught with pressure, Susan Bailey describes 6 ways we can give the best gift of all to others: to let them be who they are in that moment.
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Full cooperation with God -- Steve Angrisano ministers to youth at St. Luke the Evangelist
Susan Bailey recently experienced a Steve Angrisano concert! She includes a full-length interview with the famed youth minister and recording artist.
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Book Review - My Brother’s Keeper: A Novel about the Family of Jesus by Bill Kassel
Susan Bailey reviews My Brother’s Keeper: a Novel about the Family of Jesus by Bill Kassell, a dramatic fictional retelling of the life of Christ.
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November reminders of death, and life
As the cold of winter beckons, Susan Bailey reflects upon the sacredness of November, the martyrdom of aging, and the souls of our departed loved ones.
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When faith is tested, just remember: He’s got this.
Hurricanes, earthquakes, and violence can really shake one’s faith. Susan Bailey describes how recalling God’s omnipotence assuaged her doubts.
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Create in me a steadfast heart, O God
In remembering the many victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Susan Bailey offers the prayer from Psalm 51: to remain steadfast.
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Feels like home to me
Susan Bailey feels at home while away on vacation because she can go to Mass. Being away from the familiar reveals that sameness has an upside.
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Thorns in my side
Is there something in your life that causes you to sin again and again? Susan Bailey shares how running side by side with St. Paul helps her to live with her thorns.
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What to do when “churched out?” Show up anyway!
Are you feeling spent after Lent and Easter? Susan Bailey shares music that is helping her to reconnect to God after a hectic season.
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Book review: A Gathering of Larks: Letters to Saint Francis from a Modern-Day Pilgrim
Susan Bailey reviews a lovely book of letter-poems from a modern day pilgrim to St. Francis of Assisi.
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Yearning for Perfection: Did Jesus ever Long for Home?
A perfect afternoon at a bridal shower led Susan Bailey to wonder about God’s perfection–and our own idea of perfection.