Joannie Watson, Author at Integrated Catholic Life™

Archbasilica of St. John Lateran: Testimony to a Faith that Endures

Posted by Joannie Watson | Jun 3, 2016 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature |

Since I made reference to it in last week’s post, and I have already dedicated a whole post to St....

The Story of St. Mary Major: A Protectress, a Council, and a Relic

Posted by Joannie Watson | May 20, 2016 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature |

Spring always makes me think of Rome, since two of my springs were spent as a student there,...

The Swiss Guard: Do we have the same courage?

Posted by Joannie Watson | May 6, 2016 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature |

Every year on May 6, the new members of the Swiss Guard swear allegiance to the Holy...

Tightening my grip

Posted by Joannie Watson | Apr 29, 2016 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature |

There are few things in life that make you desire to be a child again more than being sick. (Other than Disney World, but that’s a completely different and much nicer feeling.) When I had the misfortunate of being waylaid by a...

Post-Lenten Snooze

Posted by Joannie Watson | Apr 22, 2016 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature |

Every other year or so, I give up my snooze button for Lent. Some years it goes well and some years I fail repeatedly. But every year, I abandon the good habit after Lent. That’s not how it’s supposed to be—whenever we...