This post contains affiliate or associate links with several businesses (which means if you shop through the links, I earn a small commission). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Lent can be the perfect season to increase prayer time in our lives. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Lent is the primary penitential season in the Church's liturgical year, … [Read more...] about 40 Prayer Journal Prompts for Lent (Part 1)
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39 Ways to Keep Lent Holy (without giving up sweets)
"The Lord delights in every little step you take." Saint Francis de Sales This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more info! There have been years where Lent has come and gone, and I had not made any extra effort to grow closer to God or make small sacrifices to strengthen my soul. I think I felt intimidated. I didn't want to fail, so therefore, I did … [Read more...] about 39 Ways to Keep Lent Holy (without giving up sweets)
Why Prayer Journal?
When I was very young, I wrote in a diary. Later, I found that book and read it. Memories that had long faded away were brought to the surface because I had written them down. It was interesting to see what I had worried about, what I thought was most important, and what brought me happiness when I was 11 years old and writing in a puffy covered Cabbage Patch kid diary. (This post contains … [Read more...] about Why Prayer Journal?
7 Ways to Start a Pre-School Prayer Journal
This post contains affiliate or associate links with several businesses (which means if you shop through the links, I earn a small commission). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. My little boy needs fine-motor skills practice. I would love to someday be able to sit down with him and say "lets journal together" . . . and then have 15 minutes where we sit together and write in … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Start a Pre-School Prayer Journal
Dear America, Please Look Up
A powerful picture of a crowd during the Pope's visit to Philadelphia was shared on social media a little over a year ago. The photo captured a group of people lined up on the sidewalk, anxious to see Pope Francis pass by and wave to them. All of them were holding their phones... except one elderly woman. The expression on the old woman's face clearly demonstrated that she was enjoying the … [Read more...] about Dear America, Please Look Up
30 Times It’s a Good Idea to Pray
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. When you wake up. When you realize you lost something (Saint Anthony come around, something's lost and can't be found). When you realize how blessed you are . . . When your heart hurts When you are in need. When you are driving . When you are on an elevator. When you are walking. … [Read more...] about 30 Times It’s a Good Idea to Pray
