As we entered into Holy Week, I started thinking, "I need help with this one." Talking to a three-year-old about Jesus' death and Resurrection is a challenge to say the least. I found myself talking much more about the Easter Bunny than Jesus. And wow . . . that was not what I pictured myself doing before I was a parent. Meanwhile I am finding myself researching The Works of Mercy. In my … [Read more...] about Happy Saints Works of Mercy eBook Review
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Prayer, Wine, Chocolate, Easter.
For years my husband and I longed to have children. When holidays came around, our desire for a family intensified. It didn't seem right for two adults to sit around dying Easter eggs. The absence of a child was, well . . .a downer. In our effort to keep our spirits high, my husband and I gave one another Easter baskets. And now, we have a child! And this year, finally . . . he's old enough to … [Read more...] about Prayer, Wine, Chocolate, Easter.
Beautiful Little Flowers: The Little Flower Book Review
I received a free copy of The Little Flower: A Parable about St. Therese' in order to review the book. All opinions are my own! Do you remember being young, and wanting to do something that you could not do because you "weren't big enough"? Whether it's your three-year-old who wants to use a jackhammer or your tween that wants a cell phone, we find ourselves telling our children, "when you're … [Read more...] about Beautiful Little Flowers: The Little Flower Book Review
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: The Spiritual Works of Mercy
For several weeks now I have written and reflected upon the Corporal Works of Mercy. During these seven weeks of reflection, some moments have been quite coincidental. The week I wrote about feeding the hungry - actually the day I wrote about that topic - my neighbor made entirely to much dinner and fed my family with her extra food. The week of the topic "clothe the naked", a friend of mine … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: The Spiritual Works of Mercy
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Bury the Dead
In the past four years, two of my closest friends have become widows. Two men that were not only husbands of my friends, but also my close friends, have passed away. Both of them were in their mid-30's. I think of my young widowed friends and their small children every day. But with all of life's busyness and responsibilities, it's difficult to help them as much as I think I should. Sure, I … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Bury the Dead
How To Throw a “Prayer and Pair” Party! {With a FREE Printable!}
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. I do not see my girlfriends enough. Life's responsibilities and commitments are overwhelming and rarely do empty dates on the calendar coincide with those of, well, anyone. But this past Sunday, all the stars aligned and a group of eight of us got together - to pray, drink wine and eat - some veggies, mostly … [Read more...] about How To Throw a “Prayer and Pair” Party! {With a FREE Printable!}