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.
Susan Bailey, a lifelong church musician, reviews a comprehensive history of the songs you grew up with in church.
Susan Bailey invites you to contemplate God’s glory as depicted in the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah.”
Susan Bailey reflects on how God surprised her dear friend with a concrete gift of His precious love.
Susan Bailey begins a series of monthly musical reflections. Here she asks us to imagine Heaven by meditating on a song performed by Amy Grant.
Susan Bailey, a longtime Christian musician, shares her reflections on the movie “I Can Only Imagine.”
Susan Bailey shares what she has learned about fasting and self-denial this Lent.
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.
Susan Bailey looks forward to a cold, snowy, and quiet January, accepting God’s invitation to silence.
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.
Susan Bailey recently experienced a Steve Angrisano concert! She includes a full-length interview with the famed youth minister and recording artist.
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.
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.
Hurricanes, earthquakes, and violence can really shake one’s faith. Susan Bailey describes how recalling God’s omnipotence assuaged her doubts.
In remembering the many victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Susan Bailey offers the prayer from Psalm 51: to remain steadfast.
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.