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
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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!}
Mocha and Mercy : Visit the Imprisoned
This week the woman in charge of the Eucharistic Minister scheduling at our parish called me. She wanted to know if I'd be open to visiting a homebound person one Sunday a month and give him or her communion. I said no. I didn't say no because I think old people smell or I am not a compassionate person. I said no because I feel overwhelmed with responsibilities and commitments. I happen to … [Read more...] about Mocha and Mercy : Visit the Imprisoned
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Visit the Sick
Visiting the sick was a lot easier before I was a mom. Although ironically, when I became a mom, I had to visit my child at the hospital every day. While most newborns are home with their parents less than a week after birth, our baby didn't leave the hospital until he was 6 weeks old. Getting there as early as I could and staying until late in the evening, and eventually sleeping there every … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Visit the Sick
Taking 2016 One Month at a Time: February Resolutions
In the beginning of January I wrote a post titled, "When New Year's Resolutions are out of Your League . . .". In that post, I chose a few simple resolutions that I would do my best to work on in the month of January. Here's a short recap: Go to Adoration - I made it there once, and when I arrived Jesus wasn't exposed in the monstrance! I called the rectory and my pastor answered. I … [Read more...] about Taking 2016 One Month at a Time: February Resolutions