This adorable young girl is Philomena (aka Phil). Phil is 7 years old. She loves soccer and playing with her big brother Mark. She's also a great joke teller. In fact, here's her joke from yesterday: What's a pirate's favorite letter? Let's get back to her joke later. This post is a request to all reading it - to please say a prayer for Philomena. Philomena's mother, Mina, wants everyone … [Read more...] about #StormtheHeavens Praying for Phil’s Healing and Allowing the Lord to Heal All of Us
Faith
What is God’s Will?
I can remember being young and sometimes wondering, in certain situations, what is the RIGHT thing to do? As I reflect on the past - whether it was in grade school or this year - sometimes the RIGHT choice - is not always obvious or crystal clear. Most of us want to do the right thing. In my mind and heart - the right thing is synonymous with God's will. Thankfully, as I have aged, most … [Read more...] about What is God’s Will?
Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat Update!
The 1st Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat is less than three weeks away - and I am super excited! The Retreat, which starts at The National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel and continues after lunch with a wine tour in Bucks County, PA is a unique and awesome way to share faith and fellowship. At this time, the Tastings and Tour bus for the wine tour is sold out. Thank you so much to those who bought … [Read more...] about Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat Update!
Rachel’s Abortion Call and Message
Rachel was a full-time student and a serious athlete. She had just been accepted into every nursing school to which she applied and she was very excited to pursue that education and eventually that career. She had also just met and moved in with her boyfriend. Then, Rachel found herself pregnant. The day Rachel found out she was expecting she remembers: shaking, feeling sick, scared and … [Read more...] about Rachel’s Abortion Call and Message
Building Your Own Prayer Journal Kit
Do you always feel busy? Lately I certainly do! Since all of our relationships need nourishment - our relationship with the Lord is no exception. I really need the reminder to spend some time with Him - no matter how much is on the "to-do" list. Speaking of a "to-do" list - I often find myself feeling more productive and focused when I write one! Our prayer life can feel more productive and … [Read more...] about Building Your Own Prayer Journal Kit
Seven Ways Catholics Can Mix Faith and Fellowship
I have been yearning to write this post for a while - and was finally motivated this morning when I saw this article: Why Are Catholics Notoriously Bad at Fellowship? As a young "middle-schooler", one of my best friends used to say she couldn't play that night day or evening because she was going to "fellowship". Sometimes, she would even invite me and I would go. If that never happened, I'm … [Read more...] about Seven Ways Catholics Can Mix Faith and Fellowship
