I am an author, screenwriter, and video producer, who daily embraces the challenge of inspiring others through my creative efforts…even when I don’t feel inspired. My passions: contemplating the Eucharistic Master, Way, Truth, and Life; the writings of Saint Paul; exploring the connection between faith and art, especially Story; the spirituality of Blessed James Alberione; imitating Christ the perfect Communicator in my life and in my writing.
I’m also a Catholic sister, a member of the Daughters of Saint Paul, an amazing group of women who enthusiastically commit their energies to communicating the love of Christ worldwide through every form of media and every aspect of our lives.
More About Me:
Been a sister for: 20 years
Belong to: the Daughters of Saint Paul, a Roman Catholic community of sisters who seek to communicate the love of Christ in their lives and through the media
Currently writing: a children’s feature film script, a screen adaptation of a Victorian novel, and a book of meditations
Published: three books and one pamphlet with Pauline Books & Media (although I still have to pinch myself to believe it!)
Not-so-ancient history: produced numerous programs for Catholic home video and broadcast
Interests: Movies, tennis, nature (especially bird-watching), narrative theology, books of all kinds.
“Mary’s Journey of Surrender” in The Nativity Story: Contemplating Mary’s Journey of Faith. Pauline Books & Media, 2006. A collection of essays written by women of diverse backgrounds on spiritual aspects of Mary’s journey. The book, released simultaneously with The Nativity Story, is wonderfully complementary to the film.
“The Search for Secrets Doesn’t Always Lead to the Truth: A Christian Commentary on the Da Vinci Code Film” July, 2006. This reflective essay was my response to the controversial film.
Prayers for Eucharistic Adoration Pauline Books & Media, 2005. An inexpensive pamphlet that includes many of the highlights from Bread of Life (see below).
Bread of Life–Prayers for Eucharistic Adoration Edited with Madonna Therese Ratliff, fsp. Pauline Books & Media, 2004. This comprehensive sourcebook for deepening one’s Eucharistic prayer includes: “prayer-starters”, readings, prayers according to theme, and three complete hours of adoration. I was thrilled last year when Cardinal O’Malley of the Archdiocese of Boston made this a Lenten gift to every priest in the archdiocese.
“Inherit the Vision: Eucharist and Word” Pauline Books and Media, 2004. This website introduces the spirituality of Blessed James Alberione to a general audience.
Christ Lives in Me Pauline Books & Media, 2003. I edited this small collection of my favorite quotations from the writings of Blessed James Alberione to highlight the vision and depth of his spirituality. These “knock your socks off” quotations are divided according to theme: prayer, Jesus Master, the Word of God, the Eucharist, and mission. A powerful introduction to a spirituality for our times in the very words of the man himself. Unfortunately, this book is soon to go out of print.
Life for the World–A Way of Eucharistic Adoration for Today Pauline Books & Media, 2003.
Both an introduction and a “how-to” guide to the holistic and Scripturally-based method for Eucharistic adoration developed by Blessed James Alberione. Includes 12 hours of adoration and a selection of prayers.
My Favorite…
book: the Bible
book besides the Bible: Christian Imagination edited by Leland Ryken
film: Schindler’s List
literary genre: fantasy (with science fiction as a runner-up)
novel: Middlemarch
fantasy: Lord of the Rings
children’s author: Madeleine L’Engle
saints: Paul the Apostle, Therese of Lisieux, Noel Chabanel
superhero: Superman
superhero film: Spiderman II
book to relax with: Magic Kingdom for Sale by Terry Brooks
music: film soundtracks
Affiliated with:
The Daughters of Saint Paul www.pauline.org
The Association of Roman Catholic Communicators of Canada, affiliated with the Vatican-approved association Signis www.signis.net
New England Screenwriters Alliance (long-distance)
Graduate of Emmanuel College (BA in Communications/Speech/Theatre)
Alumni of Act One: Writing for Hollywood — an intensive month-long program that trains Christian screenwriters with a focus on artistry, professionalism, substance and prayer. www.actoneprogram.com
Attend annually: the City of Angels Film Festival in Los Angeles- the best ongoing dialogue between film and faith: www.cityofangelsfilmfest.org
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How nice to meet you here! Just informed that Comcast is en route so I’ll have to go now. Best wishes!