Tag Archives: Stories
The Little Mermaid’s Quest for a Soul
November 28, 2016 · by Mary K. Doyle · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Family, spirituality · Leave a comment
Writers are reminded to write what we know. And we really can’t avoid that. Even in the most fantastical tale, who we are ekes through. Hans Christian Andersen’s faith was ingrained in him, and therefore, his writing. References of Christianity is sprinkled throughout his emotional tales. His version of The Little Mermaid has numerous religious […]
Our Stories Are Our Gifts
August 12, 2016 · by Mary K. Doyle · in Book, Faith, Family, Health, Mentor, Mentoring Heroes · Leave a comment
On the way down to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for my first class in my Masters degree program, my father’s doctor called to tell me that my dad had terminal cancer. Thoughts of my dad and caring for his needs along with my siblings dominated that class. It became part of my story. In that cohort, […]
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