Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Author at Integrated Catholic Life™

St. Benedict

Posted by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Mar 21, 2010 | General |

Today was the 5th Sunday of Lent. Under the old calendar (1962) this would be the Memorial of St. Benedict, the founder of western monasticism. He died on this day in 547A.D. Even under the old calendar, the 5th Sunday of Lent...

Do You See God in Others?

Posted by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Mar 21, 2010 | Put Out Into the Deep, Social Doctrine |

The Social Teaching of the Church is at the heart of the gospel message about how we are to come to live and love in this world. Here is an excerpt from a transcript of a talk given by Jean Vanier titled “Seeing God in...

Book Recommendation: Mary – A Study…

Posted by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Mar 20, 2010 | Media |

Mary – A Study of Papal Encyclicals on Mary (Bezalel Books; 2010) is the latest offering of Catholic author and educator, Cheryl Dickow. Cheryl is the newest contributing writer on the Integrated Catholic Life Blog and we...

Check out the “Prayers” Page

Posted by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Mar 20, 2010 | General |

Be sure to check out the pages that are listed on the top right of the header area… About, Prayers and Site Map. I have added a recording of the Stations of the Cross prayed at St. Peter Chanel. Print this...

Recap of 3/16/2010 SPC Bus.Assn.

Posted by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | Mar 19, 2010 | Work |

A recap and audio of my presentation to the SPC Business Association, The Road to Heaven Leads Through the Workplace is available on the SPC Website. The audio file is large, so please be patient during the download. Print this...