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About Larry Peterson

I have been a member of the CWG since 2010. Though inactive the past few years I am resurfacing. See my info at cradlingcatholic.com

Entries by Larry Peterson

Meet Servant of God Joseph Dutton

December 14, 2022/0 Comments/in Conversion Stories, History/by Larry Peterson

Larry Peterson tells the life story of a man whose conversion led to a long life of penitential action.

The Road to Sainthood: A Fascinating Journey into Human Holiness

November 1, 2022/0 Comments/in Catholic Theme/by Larry Peterson

On All Saints Day, Larry Peterson explains the process of canonization.

How We Learned About the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 7, 2022/0 Comments/in Catholic Writing and Publishing/by Larry Peterson

Jesus gave St. Margaret Mary His Sacred Heart; St. Claude gave St. Margaret Mary to the world Claude de la Colombiere was born in 1641 in the old province of Dauphine, in France. He was the third child of Bertrand Colombiere and Margaret Coindat. Soon after Claude was born, the family moved to the town […]

Our Lady Showered the People with Abundance

May 3, 2022/1 Comment/in Blogging, Inspirational/by Larry Peterson

“I have heard their prayers. Assure them that as of this day, their suffering has come to an end.” There is a town located in Italy called Cursi. It is in the Apulia region of southeast Italy, and if you look at the map of the country, it is located on the heel of the […]

Puerto Rico’s ‘Father of Public Education’ Never Went to School

April 5, 2022/0 Comments/in Catholic Writing and Publishing, Faith, History, Inspirational/by Larry Peterson

Rafael Cordero y Molina came into this world on October 24, 1790, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was born into a low-income family and had two older sisters. His dad, Lucas Cordero, worked on a tobacco farm and his mom, Rita Molina, took care of the children and the home. Although considered “free,” they […]

The Last Christmas Tree

December 21, 2021/2 Comments/in fiction, Holidays, Short Story/by Larry Peterson

A short story inspired by true events It was 6:00 A.M., and she was exhausted. She stood there unblinking, looking into the mirror at the person staring back at her. Running her hands through her tousled, just-got-out-of-bed hair, she sighed deeply. She leaned forward, stared some more, and said to herself, “Oh my God, Sharon, […]