Lately, I’ve been drawing a lot of John Bosco cartoons for the upcoming Simply Saints book. It’s been a while since I sat down and drew a saint for fun. So I had a really good time channeling my inner queen for Elizabeth of Hungary. I… Read More
John can be a difficult guy to understand, and this can make him tough to befriend. We know that John is an important patron. Jesus said, “There is no greater man born of woman than John.” Still, when we think of the baptist we… Read More
Born in Lisbon in 1195, Anthony grew up in a wealthy household. When he was 15 he entered a local monastery. Ten years later he saw the bodies of the first Franciscan martyrs venerated in church. A desire for martyrdom and the Franciscan habit overtook him. Though he… Read More
Joan was born to a pesant family in 1416. When she was 14 she heard voices from heaven. Saint Michael, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, and Saint Margaret gave Joan the mission to save France. She protested that she was a young girl who couldn’t ride… Read More
I am just having a hoot reading his memoirs! Do you recognize this saint? Whoever puts his name in the comments first wins . . . bragging rights . . . um . . . a virtual pat on the back . . . .… Read More
Father Damien was ordained a priest in Hawaii. His brother was supposed to go there as a missionary priest, but he became too sick, so Damien took his place. The priests on the Hawaiian islands took turns ministering to the leper colony on Molokai.… Read More
Today is Catherine of Siena’s Feast Day! You can order my cartooned biography of this fabulous saint today! The Kindle version is a great choice because you can read it right away. It is only $2.99 and you can borrow it for free from… Read More
There’s just one more week until Catherine’s feast day. My book will be coming out then and you can learn exciting facts like: Whose confession took 3 days? How did Catherine deal with it when she just wanted her family to leave her alone? And… Read More
It was with some trepidation that I handed my manuscript for Simply Saints: Catherine of Siena to one of the sisters who teach at St. Joseph school. They are always so busy, and I know that the Easter weekend is full of liturgies and celebrations… Read More
Did you know that in 1376, when Pope Gregory was returning to Rome from Avingon, his cardinals told him to turn back. Gregory remembered that Catherine was staying near by. So he left his trusted advisors and went to this small uneducated woman for advice.… Read More
