I’m a list-maker by nature. The problem is that those lists are sometimes on napkins, tiny pieces of paper or Post-its, which means I occasionally find important notes – like the ones that list my ...

How should one pray? Not even the Psalmists or the disciples knew the answer. The Psalms are filled with pleas for God to place words on the tongues of believers; the disciples were even so bold as to ...

A Prayer Journal by Flannery O’Connor; edited by W.A. Sessions; Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 96 pages In 1952, Flannery O’Connor’s novel Wise Blood introduced American readers to ultra-nihilist street ...

For many, the spiritual life may not seem to require the presence of a writing utensil, but some Catholic groups are encouraging journaling in connection with one’s faith to bring about fruitful ...

We have four kids now. That idea is still settling in for us. They are 6, 4, 2, and old enough only to be prayed with in mom and dad’s arms. We started praying with them very early, just basic prayers ...

I’m a list-maker by nature. The problem is that those lists are sometimes on napkins, tiny pieces of paper or Post-its, which means I occasionally find important notes – like the ones that list my ...

A Prayer Journal is the slimmest volume imaginable. It runs 38 pages, with a like amount added showing the facsimile pages of Flannery O'Connor's original journal. It is so light that it is could blow ...