Author Archives: maryangelis

“…[G]et out of bed, take a shower, get dressed, eat your breakfast, go outside, and talk to people. Even if you feel miserable, smile and pretend you’re happy. Your emotions will conform to your actions, at least somewhat.” Arthur C. … Continue reading →

All was quiet at the Fatima shrine on Monastery Hill in Brighton. Soon a procession of the faithful would gather here to conclude the monthly rosary rally. But first, they were assembling at St. Gabriel’s up the hill for evening … Continue reading →

Needless to say, I made up the names and swapped around obvious details. The visit really happened though. A secret to this day. Our publisher sent me bicycling over to the glam edge of town, to courier an important floppy … Continue reading →

One of the brothers was wronged by another. He came to Abba Sisoes, saying “My brother has hurt me, and I want to avenge myself.” Abba Sisoes pleaded with him in vain to leave vengeance to God. Finally, Abba said “Brother, … Continue reading →

Being detained by Security was only one small part of a day that was not going well. The guard (strong build, square jaw, sharp gaze, raised voice, military air of authority) kept me for 20 minutes of rapid-fire inquiry before … Continue reading →

Taking out the recycling one night, down at the apartment complex garbage bin cage I saw our two delightful neighbors from Iran. After friendly remarks about the weather and our pandemic, as a conversation pleasantry I said “Why don’t I … Continue reading →

(The house in this picture is not the same dwelling as the one in this story, for reasons which will be clear soon. It is added here only for ambient nostalgia value.) On Day 1, Mom was kneeling in the … Continue reading →