Gail Finke

Home»Home Page»America’s Papal Moment / / 2 By Dr. R. Jared Staudt “All roads lead to Rome.” This proverbial saying from the ancient empire remained true even as Jesus’ disciples made their way across the world. The Eternal City, the capital of one of the world’s greatest empires, has served as the center of Christ’s Church for two thousand years, unifying and strengthening Christian communities worldwide.

Home»Commentary»House of the Lord»The History of St. Monica Church / / 2 Born in North Africa around 330 A.D., Monica famously prayed for years for her brilliant son, Aurelius Augustinus, to become Christian. She followed him to Rome, then Milan, where he was influenced by St. Ambrose, and converted before her death. She’s buried in Rome, and thanks to a request by that son (now known as St. Augustine), pilgrims still visit her tomb to pray.

Home»Commentary»Book Review»Our Lady of the Sign: A Novel A book review by Gail Deibler Finke / / 1 Our Lady of the Sign by Abigail Favale | Ignatius, 2026 | 224 pages | $17.95 “I don’t suppose there’s any way I can talk you out of it?” The gas station attendant’s question comes at Simone’s last stop on her journey back to the remote farmhouse she hasn’t seen in 16 years.