Writing on the Wall
You know you’ve been warned when the writing’s on the wall, but do you know where the saying came from? I remember the morning I was in...
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 11
Lahaina Tears
Maui was my and my husband, Marshall’s, vacation spot. From our honeymoon in 1995 until his illness prevented us from travelling together...
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Mary Doyle
- May 24
Religious Tradition of First Holy Communion
First Holy Communions are a big deal for Catholics. We dress in our Sunday best, attend Mass together as a family so we can witness our...
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Mary Doyle
- May 3
Do You Want Peace in Your Heart and the World?
Who doesn’t enjoy a good story—one that is suspenseful, intriguing, and mystical? Well, I have one for you that in addition to all of...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 6
Christ’s Passion
In 2019, I was privileged to go on a pilgrimage to Israel and Italy. Following are photos I took while there that highlight Jesus’ Way to...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 17
The Reality of Leprechauns
Truly wee folk or folklore, leprechauns are entertaining—and sometimes—chilling to ponder. While driving through Ireland in 2005, our...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 24
Undo and Redo
As I sat at my sewing machine removing stitches for the third time from a quilt that I’d been working on, I thought about how much in my...
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Mary Doyle
- Dec 12, 2022
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Rich in symbolism and significance, this familiar image of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is actually a self-portrait. The true story of Our...
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Mary Doyle
- Nov 22, 2022
Turkey Truths
The popularity of turkeys in North America came about in an interesting way. Turkeys are thought to have been domesticated more than...
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Mary Doyle
- Jun 23, 2022
Alebrijes. Creatures of a Dream World
Question: What has clawed feet, fins, a tale made of fish, and fangs? Answer: Alebrijes. Think mythical creatures in brightly colored,...
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Mary Doyle
- May 12, 2022
Do You Want Peace?
If you had the power to bring peace and justice to absolutely everywhere in the world, would you use that power? Would you at least make...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 15, 2022
Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem
While pilgrimaging in Israel and Italy in 2019, I followed the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, a processional route symbolizing the actual...
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Mary Doyle
- Feb 25, 2022
Mary’s Peace Plan is Today’s Peace Plan
Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine has everyone on edge. Putin’s been taunting the country for weeks reminding the people of previous days...
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Mary Doyle
- Oct 19, 2021
Bison or Buffalo?
Biscuit or cookies? Bison or Buffalo? The meaning of words can change over time in ways that hardly resemble what they originally...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 15, 2021
Luck and Faith of the Shamrock
Oh The Shamrock Through Erin’s Isle, To sport awhile, As Love and Valor wander’d With Wit, the sprite, Whose quiver bright A thousand...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 18, 2021
Healing, Hope, and Recovery
Joe Biden certainly has his challenges ahead. According to his website, our 46th president of the United States’ lofty ambitions include...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 12, 2021
Recipe for Inner Peace
Yoga, meditation, and lots of prayer. These are a few of the ingredients in my personal recipe for inner peace. When I’m stressed, hurt,...
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Mary Doyle
- Dec 18, 2020
Wish Big on This Bright Star
One of the gifts of 2020 is a star so bright it lights up the night sky. Known as the “Christmas Star,” a planetary conjunction will...
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Mary Doyle
- Nov 23, 2020
Thanksgiving Mussels
The aroma of turkey roasting in the oven along with stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin...
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Mary Doyle
- Nov 11, 2020
Faith-Driven Election
The chaos, division, and anger may not show it, but in my opinion, the 2020 Presidential Election has been one of the most faith-driven...
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