I once transformed a marble copybook into a prayer journal. Writing in it helped me: pay closer attention during prayer, relieve stress, express some creativity, and document my feelings and thoughts. One of my goals this month is to really get back into keeping a prayer journal. I long to enjoy this "me time" and prayer time. Perhaps even with a glass of wine . . . There are … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Pray Using a Journal
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Summer Shrine Schedule 2016
Do you have a bucket list? Italy is on mine - way ahead of anything else! I daydream of vacationing in Tuscany: renting a villa, drinking wine overlooking the Italian countryside, and walking the roads that St. Francis and St. Clare walked. To me, it would be the perfect vacation that would allow me to experience my faith in a way I never have; it would also allow me to enjoy wine in a place … [Read more...] about Summer Shrine Schedule 2016
The Truth About Nuns, Healthcare and America
Between bathrooms and gorillas, thankfully, other news was happening last month that may just make the history books. One of those less talked about events was that The Supreme Court of the United States made a unanimous decision in favor of the Little Sisters of the Poor. This case challenged Obamacare's contraceptive mandate from religiously affiliated non-profit groups, including the Little … [Read more...] about The Truth About Nuns, Healthcare and America
Love, Your Guardian Angel
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. I must have directed my 3 year-old to do this and stop doing that more than 100 times today. He listened once or twice. I'm not going to exaggerate and say he listened three times. He definitely didn't listen to me that many times today. Oh, and his "best friend ever" . . . he too tested my patience today. I … [Read more...] about Love, Your Guardian Angel
When the Struggle is Really Real
When was the last time you were struggling? How did you handle it? Did you question why? I can think of quite a few times in my life when "the struggle was really real". I'm sure you can too. Do you believe that during life's struggles, God is still there and loves you just as much as the times when life seems much easier? Is that easier to believe when you're not "going through it"? … [Read more...] about When the Struggle is Really Real
Dear Brave Soul Standing Outside Planned Parenthood
This article contains affiliate links. Please see my About page for more details. Dear Brave Soul Standing Outside Planned Parenthood, When you stand outside Planned Parenthood: You are judged. You are judged by people who feel very strongly that abortion should be legal - and legal with no restrictions. You are judged by people who rarely think about abortion. You are judged … [Read more...] about Dear Brave Soul Standing Outside Planned Parenthood
