WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: ROMANI GUARDINI’S “THE LORD’S PRAYER,” CONNEMARA, TRAGIC YOUNG DEATHS

God’s will, says Guardini, is what “by his decree should be accomplished in the world” — and that depends, absolutely, on our cooperation and consent to his grace. Read all about it in this week’s Angelus News.


Next Thursday I fly out to Dublin. Why? To host a MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP at Kylemore Abbey!

We’ve already calendared out next year for September 6-12, 2026, so put that in the hopper.


We had a death in the family this week, my 23-year-old grand-niece back in New Hampshire: car accident. Then–the chlldren in Minneapolis.

Makes you kind of want to hunker down.


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6 responses to “WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: ROMANI GUARDINI’S “THE LORD’S PRAYER,” CONNEMARA, TRAGIC YOUNG DEATHS”

  1. Elizabeth Avatar

    Heather, I am so very sorry for your loss.

    1. Elizabeth Avatar

      The article on how Guardini viewed The Lord’s Prayer will forever be with me. Thank you and have a wonderful trip and workshop.

      1. HEATHER KING Avatar
        HEATHER KING

        Thanks so much, Elizabeth, and for the condolences…all will be well, and all will be well, and all will be well…Godspeed on your own journeys!

  2. tina daoud Avatar

    hi heather!
    i know it wants you to hunker down but don’t. don’t give up to be a beautiful person, who can deal with all that comes.
    because as you know, with Christ we can do everything. and without him,( it can seem He is not present)we have to rely on ourselves. I can just advise you to read some classics, like pollyanna, or some American girl ( I know they are for children, but children’s books are for grown ups too when they need some sunshine!)
    don’t hunker down, be strong.
    you pray, you read the bible and you go to church. so, no fear! be positive!
    good luck!
    as always,
    your friend tina

  3. tina daoud Avatar

    hi heather!
    i know it wants you to hunker down but don’t. don’t give up to be a beautiful person, who can deal with all that comes.
    because as you know, with Christ we can do everything. and without him,( it can seem He is not present)we have to rely on ourselves. I can just advise you to read some classics, like pollyanna, or some American girl ( I know they are for children, but children’s books are for grown ups too when they need some sunshine!)
    don’t hunker down, be strong.
    you pray, you read the bible and you go to church. so, no fear! be positive!
    good luck!
    as always,
    your friend tina

    1. HEATHER KING Avatar
      HEATHER KING

      Oh thanks, Tina, not to worry, by hunker down I meant into prayer, not depression or despair. En route to Ireland at the moment…need to get in 3000 more steps traipsing around DFW airport before the long flight to Dublin! Blessings to you, have already visited the chapel and my rosary is always close by. Again, thanks for all and we shall carry on–

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