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We’re just days away from Advent, one of my favorite times of the year. I struggle with the hustle and bustle of holiday affairs, while trying to embrace a season of waiting for Christ within our Church. It’s hard for me to be still and contemplate the miracle of the Christ Child, admist the dozens […]
Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. I’m one of those crazy women who really do love being pregnant. I feel blessed with a precious gift, and excited about the changes in my life. I feel great …. until week […]
Luke 23:42-43 And he was saying, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom! And He said to him, “Truly I say to you, today you shall be with me in Paradise.” I’ve been ‘officially’ Catholic for about 17 years now. I’ve been to plenty of baptisms, some weddings, but never a funeral. Not […]
It’s October again, and one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is cooler, leaves start to change, and everyone starts settling in for the fall. October is also the month of the Rosary. I’ve always been fascinated by this centuries old prayer, even when I wasn’t Catholic. I loved looking at my […]
Acts 19:18 Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed their evil deeds. I’ve talked about Confession here before. I don’t go nearly as often as I should, like most Catholics. The grace received from this Sacrament is astounding. A few weeks ago, I found myself standing in the line for the Confessional, […]