This past Friday, I had the privilege of leading a group of 50 Catholic pilgrims on a historical tour of Philadelphia. They are in town, of course, for the visit of Pope Francis. Philly history tours typically include visits to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other sacred national sites related to the national founding period. However, knowing … Continue reading Tour Guide Confessions: Catholic Pilgrims, Bible Riots, and #PopeInPhilly
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Writing in the Margins: Book Enhancement as a Path to the Divine
Thomas Connary was an Irish immigrant who loved books, particularly Catholic devotional literature. He had over two hundred in his library - a rare thing for a New England farmer in the nineteenth century. Connary spent countless hours modifying his books by writing notes in the margins, pressing flowers between the pages, and adding clippings of … Continue reading Writing in the Margins: Book Enhancement as a Path to the Divine
David M. Krueger, PhD 