by Leslie Sholly | Jan 31, 2023 | Catholicism, Deep Thoughts
I first encountered St. John Bosco as a second- or third-grader, in one of the old Catholic readers that even then were going out of fashion. We read that he used juggling and acrobatic feats as a way to attract the attention of street children so that he could share...
by Leslie Sholly | Nov 17, 2017 | books, Catholicism, giveaway, sponsored, Uncategorized
When I was given the chance to review Maria Morera Johnson’s book Super Girls and Halos: My Companions on the Quest for Truth, Justice, and Heroic Virtue I jumped at the opportunity. Not only was I intrigued by the title, but who wouldn’t want to read a...
by Leslie Sholly | Sep 3, 2014 | Catholicism, Five Favorites, linkups
So for my Five Favorites today, I would like to share five of my favorite saints! 1. Saint Peter Peter is absolutely my favorite saint. He’s so endearing. I find myself shaking my head and smiling when listening to his exploits at Mass. So enthusiastic. So...
by Leslie Sholly | Mar 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Catholic and Southern, Wife and Mother.” That’s how I described myself for my original About page on this blog as well as on Twitter. What I put first says everything about who I think I am and what is important to me. Being Catholic is at the...
by Leslie Sholly | Mar 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Yesterday was the Feast Day of St. Louise de Marillac. Frankly, I don’t know the first thing about St. Louise, but I was well-acquainted with one of her namesakes. Sister Louise de Marillac Lovejoy (just Sister Louise to us) was my American History teacher when...