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Melanie Rigney

Melanie Rigney is the author of Brotherhood of Saints and Radical Saints (Franciscan Media). Melanie is also a regular contributor to Living Faith, the Catholic devotional, and writes weekly for Your Daily Tripod, a Catholic blog. She is a member of the Catholic Writers' Guild, Capital Christian Writers, and several other writing groups. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, where she is a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and is active in the Cursillo movement.
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What Are you Called to Do?

Melanie Rigney May 24, 2025

The community so admired Benedict the African (1526–1589), their cook, that they named him as superior although he was not a priest. Benedict served a single term, then went back to the kitchen because he believed his gifts were better used through cooking and one-on-one ministry.

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Finding Common Ground

Melanie Rigney May 9, 2025

Dozens of communities rejected a plea to work in Hawaii among those with Hansen’s disease, once called leprosy. Marianne Cope and her sisters said yes.

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A Lesson in Trust

Melanie Rigney April 22, 2025

We understand the skepticism that came from the people Paul had been persecuting. Was it all an evil trick? However his actions, preaching, and ultimate martyrdom proved otherwise.

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Serving Others

Melanie Rigney April 10, 2025

Make a donation of time, talent, or treasure to an organization or cause that helped you when you needed it most.

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Forgiving Our Stumbles

Melanie Rigney March 27, 2025

Peter believed in Jesus’ forgiveness and love. Ask God to forgive you for yesterday’s sins—and forgive yourself as well.

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