Three helpful things I learned while writing a book about addiction
Addiction is a tricky subject to talk about. Unless we’re talking about a celebrity — and sometimes even then — our culture tends to keep the volume on low when…
The feminine call to the intellectual life
A scribe tests Jesus, asking him, what is the greatest commandment? Jesus responds, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with…
Books on my journey from daughter to bride (Part 2)
Once I felt confident that God was calling me to marriage, and once the waiting game of “who” my husband would be was mostly behind me, I needed a new…
Books on my journey from daughter to bride (Part 1)
During my recent move from one apartment to another in preparation for my fast-approaching wedding, I realized once again how many books I own. While I’ve promised Dominic, my soon-to-be-husband,…
Dignity of life isn’t just a Catholic thing
For 18 years I have been privileged to work in traditional book publishing, first in the mainstream field with an emphasis on children’s books, and then as a freelancer working…
You are a work in progress, and that’s OK
The world doesn’t want you to know this, but we are all a work in progress. And that’s a gift. Meet Julia Marie Hogan Werner, a therapist, author and speaker…
Why fiction is necessary in the spiritual journey
About seven years ago, I was invited by a small group of friends to form a book club under what was at the time a brand new organization: the Well-Read…
The wedding planner that every Catholic bride needs
Looking for a one-stop shop for all your Catholic wedding needs? This is exactly what “The Catholic Wedding Planner” (OSV, $29.95) offers! I had the chance to talk with the…
It’s really not that hard to learn something new about your faith
Even if neither you nor anyone in your household started a new academic year this fall, it’s hard to escape the back-to-school vibe that this season brings. Autumn comes without…
God finds us: Lessons from a Holocaust survivor
As a little girl, I loved the hidden corner near a bookshelf in my brother’s room. Camped out beside his towering stacks, I chose from among the remnants of his…