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Paddy and The Wolves: The Saint Patrick’s Day Book for Kids (Book Review)

I was given a copy of the book, Paddy and the Wolves by Gracewatch Media.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  There are affiliate links in this article. The first sentence of the book sold me! "Paddy, you are too fidgety!" Our son is a typical 4 year-old boy.  He can't be still at Mass, he can't stand still for prayers before bed and he rarely stops moving while he is awake - and sometimes … [Read more...] about Paddy and The Wolves: The Saint Patrick’s Day Book for Kids (Book Review)

40 Prayer Journal Prompts for Lent (part 2) {Includes a Free Printable}

This is the second part of the 40 Prayer Journal Prompts for Lent series, click here to see the first part: 40 Prayer Journal Prompts for Lent (Part 1) In the Part 1; 25 journal prompts were given to help you either jump start your prayer journaling or increase your time writing during the season of Lent.  I hope and pray you found the prompts inspiring and are excited to continue growing closer … [Read more...] about 40 Prayer Journal Prompts for Lent (part 2) {Includes a Free Printable}

40 Prayer Journal Prompts for Lent (Part 1)

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)

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?