A Long Way from Welcome Christmas Francis of Assisi icon by

Francis of Assisi icon by Madonna House member Marysia Kowalchyk

“…There was nothing remarkable in his taking the pledge

where the family listened spellbound to the pilgrims to whom they offered hospitality on their journeys across Russia in search of God

and it starts within the heart and soul of the crafter

Original Music for Contemplative Prayer

A Long Way from Welcome Christmas Francis of Assisi icon byA book for middle grade readers who enjoy mysteries Maggie fears both cities and change. But when her widowed mother remarries and their home in Welcome, Indiana is being renovated, Maggie is sent to spend the summer in Paris with her new stepfathers sistera nun!! New friends and mysterious happenings unfold for Maggie as she catches the rhythm of life happening . . . a long way from Welcome. Small town Maggie and city born and raised Jean Louis team