…and I’m one of them!

What is the Genesis Contest? From the American Christian Fiction Writers’ website:

The Genesis Contest is the ACFW contest for unpublished Christian fiction writers. Genesis has a number of categories/genres to enter, the opportunity for unbiased feedback on writers' work by published authors and experienced judges, and the chance for the category finalists to have their work read by Christian publishing house editors and literary agents. ACFW has been pleased to see many previous category winners and finalists move further in their writing careers to become published authors.

The Genesis Contest is competitive and making it to the finalist round is a huge honor. Deo gratias.

Sincere convictions and the ardent longing that others should share them can coexist with complete respect for every conscience and every conviction.

Élisabeth Leseur, from The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur, pg. 153

People in the world do not realize that one can be very detached from all human things and live a keen spiritual life, and yet find sweetness in the interests, occupations, and joys of life. However, it is only when one has rooted oneself in eternity that one can let one’s humble little barque float upon the surface of the waves and rejoice full in the view from earthly rivers. Storms no longer frighten one; the clear sky makes one more bold. The sun is always shining behind the clouds; the light, for all its beauty, does not conceal the eternal and splendid light that guides us to port and waits for us there.

Élisabeth Leseur, from The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur, pg. 102

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For Holy Week, I was asked to share my thoughts on the readings for Holy (“Spy”) Wednesday. Our parish’s video service doesn’t allow for direct linking or embedding, but you can watch the video on Facebook here.

If you’re not on Facebook, use this link and click through the sidebar until you find the video for 4/8/20.

"Christ is calling us and awakening in us a desire to make our lives something magnificent and beautiful."

St. John Paul II