Seal of Approval
The following books have been awarded the Seal of Approval for the 4th quarter of 2023:
- Joseph: Little Saint Stories by Cassie Herrington
- Helmet of Salvation by Theresa Linden
- Deception in December by Doreen McAvoy
- Saint Therese: The Sleeping Saint by Maria Riley
- A Home for Jesus in My Heart by Kristina Schoettle
- Wild Life by Corinna Turner
- Bonvida's Quest for Light by C.D. Smith
- In the Beginning by Stephen G. Kenny
From Our Blog
He Rose
He RoseIn the beginning,
quietly bidden,
light as a word,
let matter and measurement
emerge.
Sin buckles the earth,
Persons have no answer.
From above came the Word of solution.
Giving to the end, to end death’s control.
A sleeping person stirs,
a light in darkness shines;
Life returns softly,
like a hand on the shoulder that wakes you.
Announced yet unexpected,
the Word reappearing.
Grace from hell arising.
No mourning on that third morning.
Because He rose,
He rolled away
the stone-cold finality of death,
and opened the way
to the truth
about eternal life.
Our hopes now reach beyond death,
Like a gentle hand that wakes a sleeper.
Because He Rose.
copyright 2024 Tom Medlar
The CWG Prayer
Holy Family, guide our minds, our hearts, our hands, as we write, speak, illustrate – help our words to live in union with the Word.
Teach us discipline and skill to use the talents God gives us.
Give us also insight and courage to convey God's love through our craft, and humility to be open to His divine will, shaping our lives, in loving loyalty to His Church.
In Christ's name,
Amen.
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