by Leslie Sholly | Jan 18, 2018 | books, Catholicism, review
As a somewhat sheepish occasional reader of Christian romance novels, I have been wishing for years that there was a Catholic equivalent. So when Catholic author Amanda Hamm asked if I would like to read her latest novel (for free, in exchange for my honest review) I...
by Leslie Sholly | Dec 17, 2017 | books, Catholicism, family, Parenting, review, shopping
Catholic blogger fail confession time–we are not That Catholic Family that does a morning blessing, says grace before every meal, and prays a nightly rosary. Not even close. It’s not that we haven’t had good intentions. We’ve tried off and...
by Leslie Sholly | Feb 14, 2017 | books, Catholicism, Uncategorized
You might remember a little over a year ago when I reviewed–very favorably–Page Zaplendam’s Order of the Blood. I encourage you to click over and read my first review, which also includes an interview with the author. I enjoyed this far from typical...
by Leslie Sholly | Jan 13, 2017 | book review, books, Catholicism, Lent, review, Uncategorized
Don’t laugh, but high up there on my list of personal goals is a desire for greater holiness. I’ve known a few holy people in my life–have you? They radiate peace and God’s love and you feel blessed to be in their presence. I’d like to...