All links in this article are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links allow me to make a commission and will enable me to continue writing. Thank you to all who support this work I enjoy doing! I was born Catholic. As a cradle Catholic, I was lucky enough to attend Catholic school through every stage of my academic career. I was also lucky enough to have parents that taught … [Read more...] about Books on My “Catholic” Shelf
5 Lessons I Learned from The Daughter of a Saint
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. "Get ice cream from the ice cream truck, buy ice cream cones and pray your rosaries." This was my son's advice to me when I asked him what I should ask Saint Gianna's daughter if I got the chance to talk with her. If you are unfamiliar with Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, she was a wife, mother and physician. She … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons I Learned from The Daughter of a Saint
7 Reasons Why Peddlers’ Village is the Perfect Romantic Getaway
My husband Matt and I were given a complimentary dinner at Earl's and one night stay at the Golden Plough Inn. All opinions are my own. Matt and I wanted to do something special for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Since we have a young child and a limited budget; we did not want to travel far. When I started to think about where we could celebrate, I immediately thought of Peddlers' … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why Peddlers’ Village is the Perfect Romantic Getaway
Ten Years of Marriage and the Saints that Helped Us Get Here
When he picked me up for our first date, Matt handed me a red rose . Seven months later we were engaged. We were 30 years old when we married. Our wedding song, "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts was the perfect song for us. We both had a past filled with many ups, downs and other people. That every long lost dream lead me to where you are Others who broke my heart, they were like … [Read more...] about Ten Years of Marriage and the Saints that Helped Us Get Here
Hear, Listen, Understand: St. Katharine Drexel’s Prayer for America
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. Bobby was in so much pain. He just wanted the pain to go away. The 14-year-old had ear infections before . . . but this one he could not shake. It would not go away . . . and it hurt, a … [Read more...] about Hear, Listen, Understand: St. Katharine Drexel’s Prayer for America
For the Sake of the Kingdom
Once Padre Pio was asked if his wounds from his stigmata hurt him. Padre Pio responded, "Do you think the Lord gave them to me for decoration?" When I heard Father Pio Mandato recount this story, I could not help but chuckle. Father Pio Mandato was the celebrant and homilist at the Padre Pio Festival held at Saint Bede's Church in Holland, PA. As a part of my "summer shrine tour" I went to the … [Read more...] about For the Sake of the Kingdom
