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I didn’t always wear a Miraculous Medal… For y

I didn’t always wear a Miraculous Medal…
For years I didn’t carry one or ever think about it.
But as I reflected on this medal on Our Lady’s feast day… I remembered that when I was a young child attending a Catholic school, my mom had given me a pretty blue Miraculous Medal and, with a safety pin, attached it to my uniform directly above my emblem.

I remember thinking the blue was pretty, but I knew nothing about this medal, where it came from or why my Mom felt compelled to pin it to me.

Years later, my dad took our family to the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia… which was nice but, I don’t remember wearing or having one during that time or for years after.
Then, in my young adult years, my friend’s mom gave me a keychain with a Miraculous Medal on it. This was around the time I started praying the Rosary with some friends… so, I added that keychain to the ones I was already using, and carried it with me for years.

Then, I started this little blog.
One idea I was so excited about when I first began was writing a gift guide for Christmas that would be filled with Catholic gifts.
I wanted to do a giveaway contest too… so I went to one of the few places I knew of that sells Catholic gifts… the Miraculous Medal Shrine gift shop.
Through Divine Intervention, I ended up having a meeting with the President of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal and he agreed to give me A LOT of gifts for the giveaway post… but he asked me:” Will you just be writing one post?” That question inspired me to write a post just about the MM and during my research I learned that Mary promised special graces to those who wear it around their necks…
So ever since, I’ve worn this medal around my neck.
Extra graces?! Yes please!
#MiraculousMedal #Advent #ToJesus

Have you started Christmas shopping? I have some a

Have you started Christmas shopping?
I have some awesome gift ideas for you!
#Christmasgift #christmasgiftexchange #Catholic #Advent #Catholicgift

If you have been looking at these products and thi

If you have been looking at these products and thinking of buying any… lots on sale today!
Hope you’ll check it out and have fun shopping!
#shophappy #shopsmall #shopCatholic #catholiccoloringpages #catholicapparel

Gift your friends the gift of Prayer, Wine, Chocol

Gift your friends the gift of Prayer, Wine, Chocolate this Christmas!
The perfect gift of the “how to” retreat guide, a Prayer Wine Chocolate sweatshirt or hoodie, a bottle of wine, a wine tumbler, a Rosary and the promise to get together…
What a beautiful gift to give this Christmas!
God Bless Us, everyone!!!!

Retreat photos taken by @nadiapittmanphoto
#Catholicfriends #Catholicfellowship #prayerwinechocolate #Catholicwomen #Catholicwoman #Catholicwife #catholicchurch #CatholicChristmas #Catholicevent #catholicgift

If there’s one Catholic shop that will help you

If there’s one Catholic shop that will help you shop for the ladies on your list…it’s Telos!
Like what you see?
Shop through the link in my bio!
(I earn a small percentage if you shop through that link)
P.S. The Prayer Wine Chocolate shop is also having a sale too ♥️!
Cheers and God Bless You!
#CatholicChristmas #Catholicmedals #Catholicgifts #shopsmall #shopCatholic

Here are just some of the AWESOME gifts included i

Here are just some of the AWESOME gifts included in this year’s PRAYER WINE CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!
Enter to win! Seriously, it makes me happy when people enter to win!
Plus, I have some great ideas for you and your loved ones!
Link in bio… which gift is your favorite? Comment below 👇
#Catholic #CatholicChristian #Catholicteacher #Catholicmom #CatholicChristmas #Catholicsonline #Catholiccontent #youthministry #lifeteen

Looking for an awesome gift for a Catholic man? I

Looking for an awesome gift for a Catholic man?
I have a few suggestions…
Link in bio!
#troopsofStGeorge #Catholichusband #Catholicdad #Catholic #CatholicsofInstagram

This Catholic Christmas Gift Catalog is so fun to

This Catholic Christmas Gift Catalog is so fun to look at and has some fantastic gift ideas in it!!
Get your free digital copy! And yes… there is an option to order your own physical copy too!
#Catholicgift #CatholicChristmas #HappyCatholic #JoyfulCatholic #Catholicmom #Catholicwoman

Christmas gift guide updated and PRIZES ADDED!
Go… have fun browsing and shopping and enter to win!!!
#CatholicChristmas #shopsmall #ShopCatholic #smalloverprime

Your vote is important! Pink wine tumbler… or Pu

Your vote is important!
Pink wine tumbler… or Purple?
👇🍷Write your vote in the comments!!

Want one? Link in my bio!
#prayerwinechocolate
#Catholicgiftideas #Catholics #CatholocsOnline

Want to win some gifts to give this Christmas? Ne

People are good. Is that statement easy or difficu

People are good.
Is that statement easy or difficult for you to believe?
Be honest.
About a week ago I was running around somewhat frantically trying to get everything ready for the Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat.
I stopped at Walmart to pick up donuts and other baked goods for the women to have after the morning Mass.
Right after that I had a hair appointment and I was so proud that I requested cash back at Walmart so that I would have a tip ready for the stylist (the last two times I wrote her a check—- yes, I wrote her a check for her tip the last 2 times I went to get my hair done! A.paper.check)
Anyway, I use the self checkout and head to my hair appointment.
About 3minutes from the salon it hit me.
I did not take the cash from the register.
I left that 20 hanging out of the self check out.

First thought… “well, that’s long gone”.
I drive to another light.

Next thought… “maybe I should try calling the Walmart. It’s not even 9 am, there’s a chance it’s still there”.
I call. The lady who answered told me to come back and check the lost and found. I asked her if she could see the registers from where she was standing (I felt like I was living a Brian Regan @brianregancomedian joke).

She said she could not check for me. She was kind… but not that helpful.

I was tempted to just call it a loss.
I prayed that God would at least let that 20 fall into the hands of someone who needed it.

Then I thought… in humility… I really need it.

So, I drove back.
I said over and over again- possibly out loud- “People are good. People are good. People are good.
I went into the Walmart again and back to the checkout… no 20 dollar bill.
Then I looked to see if there was an employee at the self checkout.
I saw a woman with white hair.
Her name tag said Shirley.
I told her what I had done and that I was looking for my 20. Shirley had it in her pocket wrapped in a receipt.
She gave me the 20.
I thanked her. I wanted to hug her.
Thank you God for good people… like Shirley.
#peoplearegood #HumansofPhilly #Godisgood #CreatedbyGod #Catholic

I’m still working on the Prayer Wine Chocolate C

I’m still working on the Prayer Wine Chocolate Christmas gift guide… but while I finish up that incredible list, I highly recommend you check out this Christmas guide from @catholicsonline !
Link in my bio!
#Catholic #CatholicChristian #RomanCatholic #CatholicChristmas #Advent #Christmasshop #christmasbazaar

When’s Advent start again? 😜 #Catholicmom #bl

When’s Advent start again? 😜
#Catholicmom #blessedmess #Catholicreels #Catholichome

We had such an amazing time on Saturday! Thank you

We had such an amazing time on Saturday!
Thank you to all the Catholic small businesses who filled these swag bags with love, inspiration and excitement!!!
Remember to shop Catholic this year!!!
#Catholicconference #Catholicretreat #CreativeCatholics #CreatedtoCreate #SaintZelie #catholicsaints

Great day gathering, praying, discovering, reflect

Great day gathering, praying, discovering, reflecting, eating, sipping and being!!!
*Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat*
Trust in Divine Providence
Holiness in the ordinary
Our Blessed Mother is rooting for us!
Be faithful in the little and ordinary.
Smile.
Laugh.
Give thanks.
Cheers!
Great pictures by @nadiapittmanphoto
#Catholicretreat #CatholicChristian #beholy #befaithful #believeinmiracles

“And for all the people I said I would pray for

“And for all the people I said I would pray for . . . “
#Catholiclife #dailyprayers #praytheRosary #LoveJesusfirst

Did you know Saint Martin of Tours is the patron S

Did you know Saint Martin of Tours is the patron Saint of winemakers and soldiers?
You do now 😉
I told my soldier loving 5 year old that Saint Martin cut his cloak and gave half of it to a poor, cold man.
He looked at me and said, “ I don’t want to give my cloak away.”
I thought about talking to him about sharing but then I thought… “ That’s okay, you don’t have to give it away. But, if anyone asks about your Saint, tell them this story.”

Ironically, he’s the first person in our family that will recognize a need and move to satisfy it.
I learned a lot about some Saints this past month. I also learned that my children are very motivated by ice cream 🍦!
Entering Saint Costume contest over at @saintly_heart !!!
Saint Martin of Tours, pray for us!
#allsaintsday

Young Saint Therese’… according to her mother,

Young Saint Therese’… according to her mother, Saint Zelie, was not always an easy child to parent.

I read that Saint Therese’ would say “Mama” on each step and would not come down the next one until her mother would say, “Yes,my child”.
(You may have seen a post by @brickhouseinthecity that talks about this!)

On another occasion, Saint Zelie wrote:
“I have to correct this poor baby, who goes into a terrible rage when things don’t go as she’d like. She rolls around on the floor like a desperate person, believing all is lost.”
When my daughter asked to dress like The Little Flower for her school’s Saint parade, I was delighted.
I had wanted her middle name to be Therese’, but also… her personality is strong!
Entering Saint costume contest over at @saintly_heart !
#thelittleflower #Catholic #AllSaints #Catholicsonline #LittleFlower #SaintTherese #SaintZelie #zelie

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle

Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil;

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;

And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.
Entering Saint costume contest over at @saintly_heart
See my stories for some facts about Saint Michael!
#allhallowseve #AllSaintsDay #Catholicmom #CatholicChristian #CatholicSaint #CatholicSaints #Saintquotes

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