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dreams, fun, and a book

book signing

It’s Sunday night and I finally have a few minutes to myself to reflect on this past week and get ready for the coming week. I have my usual schedule, teaching, going to meetings, doing a handful of admin things that consume more time than I have. It’s good — work is a blessing.

But in the middle of all of that I have this book that’s come out earlier than expected, and people are getting it, and I’m like WHAT! THIS IS SO COOL!

And then I’ve had a book signing and some interviews, and nice people asking how to get copies. So here goes, folks — you can follow the link on the side if you have amazon prime and save on the postage, or you can take advantage of the sale Ave Maria Press is having. Use coupon code MARIA and get the book for $11 through October 31. I hear they’re shipping quickly!

 

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Featured Saint: Joan of Arc

Saint Joan of ArcOn this day, July 7th in 1456, Saint Joan of Arc’s conviction for heresy was reversed in a hearing that became known as the “nullification trial.”

Many of us grew up hearing the story of this brave young woman who heeded voices from saints urging her to fight for the crown of France.  She proved to be a formidable opponent, demonstrating courage as well as influence in military maneuvers against the English during the Hundred Years War.

Joan’s victory at the siege of Orléans led to the coronation of French king, Charles VII, and ultimately to French victory in the war.

Unable to quell Joan’s popularity, English sympathizers, including Bishop Pierre Cauchon of Beauvais, had her arrested on charges that included heresy —  she was ultimately found guilty of posing as a man due to her military dress. Joan signed what amounted to a confession although she couldn’t read what she signed, and was subsequently burned at the stake.

She maintained until the very end that she heard voices from God directing her.

Saint Joan of Arc died a martyr, and continues to be a model of courage and conviction today.

 

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