As I turned my car onto the grounds of The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, I stopped to take this picture. I was drawn to it. I had to look at it and admire the beautiful sky behind it; and I thought - I need to share it. I also thought, I'm late - and I should post this picture on Facebook so that I could say, "I'm here! I made it!". I drove further until I could see the Church … [Read more...] about 10 Lessons I Learned From the Queen of Heaven
7 Reasons Why It’s Okay for Mommy to Color
Walking onto the beach the first day of vacation, I sneezed. I don't remember if my husband said God Bless you, but I do remember that he looked at my son and said, "Mommy's allergic to vacation - there are no lists." *this article contains affiliate links, your purchases help me to continue writing - thank you! I cracked up. You know how when jokes are based on truth, they really are funny? … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why It’s Okay for Mommy to Color
Saint Rita and Saint John Neumann: Praying for Healing, Peace and the Impossible
The "Prayer, Wine, Chocolate: Summer Shrine Tour", is winding down. The latest stop on the tour were the Shrines of Saint Rita of Cascia and Saint John Neumann. Both of these shrines are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Saint Rita, who lived through her husband's murder and both her son's dying of terminal illnesses, has become a patron saint of impossible causes. She also is known as a … [Read more...] about Saint Rita and Saint John Neumann: Praying for Healing, Peace and the Impossible
The Perfect Plan for Prayer, Service and Family
In full disclosure, I was given a copy of Mission: Christian: A Journal for Young Catholics on a Mission and Living Sparks of God: Stories of Saints for Young Catholics to Color to write a review for both products. This article contains affiliate links. This review took place this summer - but the Lent Journals are now available! Click here to check them out: Mission: Christian Lent 2017 I was … [Read more...] about The Perfect Plan for Prayer, Service and Family
Going Back In Time: Being a Kid with Our Kid
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase from clicking, I get a small percentage, but the price for you is the same if you went to amazon a different way. Thank you for your support! "Put that back" . . . I said it last night at Kohl's and I am saying it more and more as my son and I go into stores. This time it was a Clifford stuffed animal. I couldn't keep the smile in my heart … [Read more...] about Going Back In Time: Being a Kid with Our Kid
How to Host a ‘Sip and Script’ Party: Prayer Journaling with Friends
This article contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Time to relax and just be is something I love and need to plan. I am always thinking about what needs to get done, and relaxing is difficult for me. But, when I plan it, I enjoy it. I know ahead of time that I need to get things done before what I have scheduled, and that I need to rest to recharge my batteries. My … [Read more...] about How to Host a ‘Sip and Script’ Party: Prayer Journaling with Friends
