Author Archives: margaretfelice

The land of the free

Posted on October 14, 2013 by margaretfelice

The anthem was too slow for my taste, but I’m particular about my Star-Spangled-Banner tempi. We were gathered at the start line, bouncing up and down to stave off the early morning chill. The national anthem, sung by a talented … Continue reading →

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7 not-so-quick Hartford Half-Marathons

Posted on October 11, 2013 by margaretfelice

This weekend I will run my eighth Hartford Half-Marathon, my tenth halffy over-all. After a dismal start to my half-marathoning career at the New Bedford Half-Marathon on a brutal wintry day in 2006, I have learned a lot about myself … Continue reading →

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The God who holds

Posted on October 8, 2013 by margaretfelice

I had become so accustomed to not wanting. My life was easy. Great family, job I could be proud of, self sufficiency, supportive friends: I had a satisfying life. Then in the course of just a few months I had … Continue reading →

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7 things I’ve learned from St Francis

Posted on October 4, 2013 by margaretfelice

Today is the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, which has always been a notable feast for me but which has taken on greater significance after I spent three recent weeks in Assisi. That town is rich in Franciscan history, … Continue reading →

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What I read: September 2013

Posted on September 30, 2013 by margaretfelice

After having spent the preceding weeks committed to a long volume of Tolstoy, I decided to play the field during September, dabbling in a few genres. Memories of a Marriage I took a chance and checked a book out from … Continue reading →

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7 things I wish I didn’t know

Posted on September 27, 2013 by margaretfelice

I hate to make mistakes. I try to be really precise in my language and terminology in all fields, especially professional ones. This usually has one of two effects: it takes me forever to say what I want to say, … Continue reading →

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Stay Focused: my guest post at ecatechist.com

Posted on September 26, 2013 by margaretfelice

Dan at ecatechist.com asked me to write some advice to catechists for his series of the same name. There was only one catch: I had to limit myself to 600 words! As always, there was a lot I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Faith and Innovation Summit, October 4

Posted on September 23, 2013 by margaretfelice

Lest I be accused of burying the lede, let me begin by saying this is the story of how I was added to the speaking roster at an upcoming Faith and Innovation Summit. I have a friend named Sam. He’s … Continue reading →

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7 insights from Pope Francis’ interview

Posted on September 20, 2013 by margaretfelice

America Magazine published the highlights of an interview with Pope Francis from August 2013. The answers reveal a lot about our current Pope and his approach to our world. Though I plan to go back and read a few more times, … Continue reading →

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Summer ends now;

Posted on September 18, 2013 by margaretfelice

Summer ends now; now, barbarous in beauty, the stooks rise Around; up above, what wind-walks! what lovely behaviour Of silk-sack clouds! has wilder, wilful-wavier Meal-drift moulded ever and melted across skies?I walk, I lift up, I lift up heart, eyes, … Continue reading →

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