Contents
Features
10 Extraordinary Influencers: Four Doctors of the Church Models of holiness overcame barriers to influence Catholicism and the world, Kathy Coffey
16 Book Adaptation: Praying the Joyful Mysteries with Scripture and Art, October is dedicated to the rosary, Fr. Denis McBride, CSSR
22 Black, Catholic, and Holy: Six Americans are now on the path to sainthood., A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication
28 Profiles in Service: Crediting God the Holy Spirit “I call on the Holy Spirit to give me the words I need.” Deacon David Tobben
30 Photo Reflection: Our Canine Companions, Inspire Memorable Quotations, Boon Vong
31 Simple Things to Do for Others, Photo Opportunities, Liguori Publications Staff
31 Dear Padre: What Is the Purpose of Confession if We Are Punished Anyway? A discussion about the double consequences of sin
32 Poem: Where Lies the Hidden Poet? A woman of many titles composed forever verses at an unusual table.
38 Fiction: Miss Leslie’s Sweet Potato Pie, With a secret ingredient in every yummy creation, Dave Bachmann
44 Meditation: That’s Not All There Is. Even in dreary nursing homes a loving, helpful someone lives. Jim Auer
Columns
4 From the Editor: A True Halloween, Elizabeth A. Herzing-Gebhart
6 From the President and Publisher: Readers, We Thank You!, Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR
8 Just Live It: Where Many Become One, María Ruiz Scaperlanda
9 Plain Talk: Bulletins Up in the Air, Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, CSsR
26 Faith Hits Home: When the Waves Rise, Sarah Christmyer
27 The RedeemerMary, and You: A Perfect Prayer, Br. Larry Lujan, CSsR
34 2010s: A Magazine’s “Century of Sustenance”
In Every Issue
5 Columnists
5 Readers’ Choice Awards
36 Around the Table
42 Word Search
42 Scripture Scoop
43 Catholic Crossword
46 The Lighter Side
