About Patti Maguire Armstrong

Patti Maguire Armstrong and her husband have ten children. She is a writer with Teresa Tomeo Communications, an award-winning author, and was managing editor and co-author of Ascension Press’s Amazing Grace Series. She has appeared on TV and radio stations across the country. Her latest books, Big Hearted: Inspiring Stories from Everyday Families, and children’s book, Dear God, I Don't Get It (Available for pre-order now!) will both be released in April. To read more visit Patti’s blog. Follow her on Twitter or Facebook at author page GPS Guide to Heaven and Earth Homeschool Heart and Big Hearted Families

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Spiritual Guidance through the Dying

Last month, my sister alerted all five siblings that the end was very near for our 81-year-old mother. She’s been in a nursing home for a year, but was hospitalized with renal and congestive heart failure among other maladies. I was on a plane the next day, and for six days, was at her bedside. She pulled through and returned to the nursing home. Many have been through the long goodbye awaiting... Read More

Three Priests Talk About Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction is often misunderstood, misused, or overlooked. To help unmask the intrigue and bring it out of obscurity, I asked three priests–Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J., Fr. John McCloskey III STD, and Fr. Wayne Sattler –to share their thoughts on spiritual direction. I will introduce each separately, and then offer their reflections. Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. is perhaps best known... Read More