by Leslie Sholly | Apr 1, 2022 | Catholicism, Deep Thoughts, Gratitude, health
I was honored to be given the opportunity to write a prayer and reflection for the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, an “Apostleship of Prayer [that] addresses the challenges facing humanity and assists the mission of the Church [by praying and working] to...
by Leslie Sholly | Nov 1, 2018 | books, Catholicism
It is a secret to no one who knows me, whether on social media or in real life, that I love Pope Francis. So when I was offered the opportunity to review a picture book about him, I jumped at it. I didn’t jump on the reviewing part quite as quickly as I...
by Leslie Sholly | Aug 30, 2018 | Catholicism, Deep Thoughts
When I read the reports of Archbishop Vigano’s accusations concerning Pope Francis late Saturday night, I felt physically sick. I think I have made it pretty clear here and elsewhere that I love Pope Francis. And because I am a faithful and obedient Catholic,...
by Leslie Sholly | Nov 6, 2016 | Catholicism, Deep Thoughts, Life Issues, Politics
It’s come to my attention that many (maybe even most?) of my fellow Catholics are a bit confused on the issue of voting.  How do I know this?  Because FACEBOOK, mostly.  If any Catholic is on Facebook telling any other Catholic that he or she is in a state of...
by Leslie Sholly | Sep 29, 2015 | Catholicism
People love Pope Francis, and they love Pope Francis memes. Â They love them so much, in fact, that they will repost them whether they are true or not. But truth matters, y’all, and Pope Francis is saying awesome things ALL THE TIME. There’s no need to make...