Life of a Catholic Librarian

Last night I couldn't sleep very well. It's been like that for several nights now. I wake and think about what time it is in Rome (5...

If this is how I feel, I can't even imagine how the new pope feels. Wow. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Buenos Aires, now Pope Fr...

...be due to scaring up all of these bands? I think so. My goodness. I didn't get to see ANY of this last time. What a beautiful mom...

I am in tears. I saw the white smoke and now I'm listening to the bells. Now to wait for the big reveal!! I can't stand it, I'm ...

This could be the one. I'm watching a live stream via www.ewtn.com right now, real good focus right on the chimney. Biting nails!!!

I was awake at the early hour of 6 am EDT fumbling with my remote to tune in to Chimney Watch 2013. If you are not following @ConclaveChimne...

WHY IS SHE BLOGGING AGAIN WHEN SHE SHOULD BE WORKING? That is the question of the day, to be sure. But seriously, how can I not be? THIS I...

I'm so excited I can hardly type. I just watched the entire procession and oath taking ceremony live from the Sistine Chapel. I'm bu...

Today is the BIG DAY. I know that it is highly unlikely that a new pope will be elected today, but I'm super excited all the same since ...