Matt TalbotThere was nothing remarkable in his taking the pledge. Nothing is easier to takenor harder to keep. But, one thing leading to another, a sinner can call on a priest, and a sot can become a saint. In his fight against alcoholism, poverty, and the turmoil of Irish life at the turn of the century, Matt Talbot leads us to the Mother of God.

Beneath the mystery plot we feel the author’s sensitivity to adolescent insecurity and loneliness in the midst of family upheaval

Such ordinary occupations as meal preparation

more able than anyone to teach us about her Son

Print of Return to Nazareth icon by Madonna House member Marysia Kowalchyk

” as she so often put it

La sobornost

Cards feature five oil paintings of flowers by Madonna House member Donna Surprenant

beginning with the poet’s first summer after high school and following his journey into the priesthood

Cards featuring five St

like myself

This Christmas card features artwork by Madonna House member Janet Bourdet

On the inside of the interior is printed: