“Be Still and Know That I am God.” – Psalm 46:11 BE STILL. Mid-March a majority of the world came to a screeching halt. COVID-19 became the great equalizer. Schools, businesses, travel plans, and public places to gather are closed and all are forced to BE STILL. The entire world learned quickly that no matter…
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On January 1, 2020, Pope Francis gave a beautiful homily on the significance of women in the world. He said, “Women are sources of life.” I don’t think this is coincidental to what is happening today, January 22, the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. When I was in the eighth…
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Year after year I ask myself, what should I give up for Lent this year? How about you? Are you wondering what you should do for Lent this year? Tired of choosing the same thing to give up? Here are 25 fresh ideas on what you should do for Lent this year. When I was…
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Have you ever thought about this in your lifetime? Are you wondering now? I can share some thoughts on the subject whether you or someone you know is questioning their faith or even the existence of God. Asking the hard questions, such as, “Does God Exist?” is quite possibly the most important question of your…
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A woman’s right to have an abortion is a distorted theory brought heavily on our world by men. Why do we let men dictate what’s best for us. There are plenty activists for women would say they could NEVER allow a man to say what is right or wrong in their own life, but I…
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Want to know how to understand what God wants for you, or how to hear His voice? A Lectio Divina is a practice of prayer and scripture to lead you to the answers God’s calling you towards. What is a Lectio Divina? A Lectio Divina is a form of reading the bible that sees the…
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Do you ever feel discontent with your life but don’t really have a good reason for it? Do you ask yourself questions like: What’s wrong with me? How did I end up here? This is not what I thought my life would look like. You’re not alone. I’d gather to say many people, both women…
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Read on to find out how to think before you speak. A few simple tools in your toolbox will make all the difference. With every new family gathering and work parties in your life comes the opportunity to wish you hadn’t said “that”. I’ve been there and am here to offer advice. Often I’ve mentioned…
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In this post you’ll find Advent activities for kids to do in your home. There is one Advent activity for each day of Advent. Getting your kids involved in waiting for Christmas will help them realize that waiting can be a beautiful thing. Advent is about to begin and as a Catholic mother I’m doing…
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If you’re in search of how to build your own Jesse Tree, this blog post is for you. You won’t believe how easy it is. Also included is a short history of one of Advent’s oldest tradition and some bible versus to help you understand each Jesse Tree Ornament. How to Build a Jesse…
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Childhood Memories There will always be songs that sing in my head frequently reminding my of my childhood. This song, Morning Has Broken, is one of them. We sang it during all school masses during the week. I don’t think there’s a better sound than a small grade school of less than 200 children singing…
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In a world full of people living mostly for themselves, serving others is a must now more than ever, here’s why… If I compile a list of people I admire in my life, there tends to be one common denominator. That is, they seem to be serving others almost constantly. These beautiful human beings have…
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This cover photo is a image of one of our little gals on the day of her baptism. My husband’s and my desire is to give our children a life of faith that’s strong, and my prayer is for all my children to become holy, and enter the life of sainthood. hu·mil·i·ty (h)yo͞oˈmilədē noun noun:…
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I’ve been humbled from the fear of God, recently. I’m looking at my life just a tad differently and this time I hope it lasts. When major events happen in my life that shake me, I consider how I should be doing a better job at living my everyday. It usually takes about a month,…
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I’m embarrassed by the recent discoveries hidden deep inside the Catholic church, but it doesn’t discredit my faith. I’ve always known there was a strong distaste for my religion among other faiths. I grew up with many people asking me question after question. But when stuff like this happens, the knowledge of sex abuse from…
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Imagine you have been walking on a path for hours. Your parents lead you on the path, they said it was the right way to go. You do it, because they told you to, and now it’s just a comfortable feeling, but all you’re really doing is placing one foot in front of the other. …
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Do you believe you have a guardian angel? You most likely do. Some people can feel their presence stronger than others, but they’re there. Whether or not you believe, they’re still there with you, and you can ask them to help you make good choices throughout the day. You can ask them to show you…
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Make me a channel of your peace Where there is hatred let me bring your love Where there is injury, your pardon Lord And where there’s doubt, true faith in you
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Oh Lord, I am tired today. My energy has been drained from my body and at this moment all I’d like is to lay still in this one place, my bedroom floor, with nothing on my mind. Alas, I have chores and responsibilities and I cannot be selfish right now.
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Our lives are a true blessing, but be that is it may, we often forget to say thank you for our little God-given graces. Everyday I’m thankful for my home and that I don’t have to worry about where I’ll be at the end of the day. I praise the Lord for my healthy family…
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