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
Faith
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
Does God Have a Magic Wand?
"Why did it rain today?" I heard this question come from the back seat as I was driving this afternoon. My four-year-old, Xavier, has a lot of questions lately. I have to admit, I often don't have the answers. He asks me how things are made and who made (insert random synthetic object). But this one, this one I thought -I kinda know this one . . . so I attempted a response. After a litany … [Read more...] about Does God Have a Magic Wand?
You’re Invited: The First Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat! {And Giveaway}
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 Take some time out of the busy fall season to reconnect with the Lord; enjoy the faith and friendship of others and recharge your soul with prayer, wine and chocolate! Let's tour the shrine . . . then pour the wine! *The Saint Katharine Drexel Shrine is located in Bensalem, PA (right outside … [Read more...] about You’re Invited: The First Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat! {And Giveaway}
20 Seconds A Day. . .
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy on my About Me page. A commercial for UNICEF USA has a celebrity ask the viewers, "What would you do if there was child right in front of you . . . and all you had to do was give .50 cents a day to save that child's life?" And, rightfully so, viewers are moved to give. I was wondering if I could ask a favor of … [Read more...] about 20 Seconds A Day. . .
Mother Teresa’s Advice For Teachers
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. Tosha and Jeanice walked into my classroom and gave me one of those looks only women have the power to give. The look that says, "I don't like you and I don't trust you." I felt it penetrate me. It was my first year as a teacher, and I was doing my best to act un-phased. But I was phased. The way they … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa’s Advice For Teachers
