For several weeks now I have written and reflected upon the Corporal Works of Mercy. During these seven weeks of reflection, some moments have been quite coincidental. The week I wrote about feeding the hungry - actually the day I wrote about that topic - my neighbor made entirely to much dinner and fed my family with her extra food. The week of the topic "clothe the naked", a friend of mine … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: The Spiritual Works of Mercy
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Trading in My Stitch Fix for The Happy Catholic Box
There seems to be a subscription box craze happening. Perhaps you've heard of Stitch Fix - that's the one that got me. I bought myself a subscription for my 40th birthday - and a Christmas present combined. A few good pairs of pants later, I put the subscription on hold. Some clothes are a necessity, but most are a luxury. Getting mail can make one feel like a kid again - especially when it's … [Read more...] about Trading in My Stitch Fix for The Happy Catholic Box
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Bury the Dead
In the past four years, two of my closest friends have become widows. Two men that were not only husbands of my friends, but also my close friends, have passed away. Both of them were in their mid-30's. I think of my young widowed friends and their small children every day. But with all of life's busyness and responsibilities, it's difficult to help them as much as I think I should. Sure, I … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Bury the Dead
How To Throw a “Prayer and Pair” Party! {With a FREE Printable!}
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. I do not see my girlfriends enough. Life's responsibilities and commitments are overwhelming and rarely do empty dates on the calendar coincide with those of, well, anyone. But this past Sunday, all the stars aligned and a group of eight of us got together - to pray, drink wine and eat - some veggies, mostly … [Read more...] about How To Throw a “Prayer and Pair” Party! {With a FREE Printable!}
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Visit the Sick
Visiting the sick was a lot easier before I was a mom. Although ironically, when I became a mom, I had to visit my child at the hospital every day. While most newborns are home with their parents less than a week after birth, our baby didn't leave the hospital until he was 6 weeks old. Getting there as early as I could and staying until late in the evening, and eventually sleeping there every … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Visit the Sick
A Valentine Post for Those Who Are Single and Not Loving It
I've been there. It sucks. And it doesn't just suck on Valentine's Day. Although my story is not your story, my once sad and lonely heart remembers and feels compelled to tell you - DON'T GIVE UP. KEEP PRAYING. KEEP DAYDREAMING. KEEP "PUTTING YOURSELF OUT THERE". There was a period of time in my twenties that I lived in five different apartments. My roommates kept getting married. I … [Read more...] about A Valentine Post for Those Who Are Single and Not Loving It
