by chrismanionstg | Oct 31, 2020 | Blog, Writing
My mother was the third generation Catherine among my Irish ancestors. There are probably more. I haven’t gotten very far in researching our family genealogy. My daughter carries Catherine into the fourth generation as her middle name. Brooklyn, Kathryn Grayson,...
by chrismanionstg | Nov 10, 2017 | Blog, Writing
We all thirst for God, whether we know it or not. The Samaritan woman at the well is a story that intrigues me. I can relate to her loneliness, her defensiveness about some of the poor choices she made, her avoidance of others. She was less than open to Jesus when He...
by chrismanionstg | Jun 26, 2015 | Blog, Writing
I’ve never had a near death experience, but those who’ve had one, report the extraordinary view of their body from above it, usually in a corner of the ceiling. To me, this is the soul’s view. One of my friends described the overwhelming...
by chrismanionstg | Mar 29, 2012 | Blog, Writing
Cynthia Bourgeault The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind—a New Perspective on Christ and His Message, Boston: Shambhala, 2008, pg. 92″I remember being struck many years ago by an insight from the contemporary mystic Bernadette Roberts that crucifixion...
by chrismanionstg | Nov 6, 2010 | Blog, Cooking
I made this impressive appetizer recipe for a crowd last night and if I hadn’t grabbed the first bite to make sure it was seasoned properly, I would never have gotten any! This recipe always goes like hotcakes, it’s that good. I’ll email it to you if...
