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Ireland’s Matron Saint–You’re Invited

Hello, and long time no see! I have missed you here at The Way of the River blog. Before I begin here, let me say that if you enjoy reading my writing or following my work, there are (at least) two other ways you can connect with my writing and so keep up with what […]

A Day for Saint Francis’ Animals

We have just passed Michaelmas and the Feasts of the Archangels and the Guardian Angel. This leaves today! Today is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Assisi is a small town in Umbria, Italy where the basilicas of Francis, Clare, and Our Lady of the Flowers reside. I had the pleasure of visiting there […]