Leslie Shaw Klinger

I am a sober, widowed, Catholic Out Loud. After trying the ways of the world, I found myself back in the arms of Holy Mother Church and today I work towards finding my place without losing my unique perspective. I believe my dark past is my greatest asset. I am a third order Dominican, a Catechist and a lover of animals, especially Scottish Terriers!

Latest Articles By Leslie Shaw Klinger
Why I Vote 100% Catholic – and so reject both Political Parties
Why I Vote 100% Catholic – and so reject both Political Parties
a Catholic Woman's perspective on voting in America.
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The Sin of Racism - What should be my response?
The Sin of Racism - What should be my response?
Musings over the sin of racism.
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Even a Catholic Wants to be Liked
Even a Catholic Wants to be Liked
even people trying to be holy want to feel loved
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Memes and Anti-Catholics
Memes and Anti-Catholics
a funny look at ignorance
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The Beauty of a Catholic Funeral
The Beauty of a Catholic Funeral
Saying goodbye to my friend
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Beginning Again .... and AGAIN
Beginning Again .... and AGAIN
Remembering my purpose and how to live it.
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The Church and Her Invisible Members
The Church and Her Invisible Members
Living Life as an Older Catholic
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A Jehova's Witness in RCIA asked me about Christmas - here is what I said
A Jehova's Witness in RCIA asked me about Christmas - here is what I said
Pope Julius is widely believed to have been the Pontiff who set the date of Christ’s birthday as December 25th around the year 350 A.D. However, proof that the early Catholics celebrated December 25th as the date of Our Lord’s birth can be traced to the writings of Hippolytus of Rome. In his commentary of the Book of Daniel, dated to around 200 A.D., this early saint states that the birth date of
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Be Not Afraid: The Latin Mass Kerfluffle
Be Not Afraid: The Latin Mass Kerfluffle
The absence of fear speaks volumes to me about the strength of our religion. Christians have, since first celebrating the Mass, had to do so under stressful situations.
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Green Martyrdom & the Tyranny of the "Woke"
Green Martyrdom & the Tyranny of the "Woke"
At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, a man in my parish posted something on Facebook about how he was going to view wearing a mask. He spoke about viewing the inconvenience of wearing the mask as penance for all the times he misspoke, or used foul language, or took the Name of God in vain. His viewpoint struck me as more than just profound.
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Confessions of a Faith Formation Coordinator, or "What time is the 10am First Communion Mass on Saturday?"
Confessions of a Faith Formation Coordinator, or "What time is the 10am First Communion Mass on Saturday?"
Ask any Director or Coordinator or Youth Minister about Sacramental Season and we will get a glazed look in our eyes and our hands might tremble.
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The Social Media Onslaught of Catholic Thought
The Social Media Onslaught of Catholic Thought
In my way of thinking, Social Media Catholics have a higher responsibility to be conscious of how they present the Teachings of Holy Mother Church.
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Forgetting Our History
Forgetting Our History
Just this morning, on FaceBook, I was privileged to read two posts from two acquaintances who are diametrically opposed politically - one being a rabid Donald Trump Supporter, the other a Never Trumper Democrat. Both see themselves as good men - pro life, love their country and their mamas as the song would celebrate.
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Politics on the Internet - American Solidarity Party and the Voting Catholic
Politics on the Internet - American Solidarity Party and the Voting Catholic
The gift of understanding may be linked to the idea of loving one's enemies. By differentiating what they do from what they are, one may begin to honor the Dignity of the Human Person.
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Sacramental Season and Herding Cats
Sacramental Season and Herding Cats
I got my dream job in 2017. Okay, it was my second dream job. My first was in law enforcement (non-sworn, so I did not have to carry a gun) and it prepared me well for my second dream job which is the one I have now.
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