Letters from Nonno

Catholic reflections for anyone finding their way back to Christ.

For nearly thirty years, I lived away from the Catholic Church. What I did not understand was how much I was missing.

These are letters from a father and grandfather who wandered for a long time and wants to leave a trail behind for the people he loves.

For my children.

For my grandchildren.

For those I may never meet.

And perhaps for you.

Letter One

Good Is Not Enough

Being a good person is not the same thing as belonging to Jesus Christ.

The narrow gate, grace, the Eucharist, Mary, the Rosary, and the road home to Christ.

Letter Two

Sometimes seeds are planted before we even know we are soil.

A letter of gratitude to a mother who planted the Catholic faith long before it was understood.

Letter Three

Give them something worth choosing.

A father's reflection on work, regret, the faith he failed to pass down, and why it is never too late.

Letter Four

When the world pulls one direction, turn toward Christ.

A reflection on the gap between what we give the world and what we give God.

Letter Five

You can travel a very long way from home — and still find yourself home.

Finding Christ in an unfamiliar parish, in another language, and feeling completely at home.

Read it free. Keep it beautiful. Pass it down.