The Carmelite Monastery in Philadelphia is located about a mile away from my childhood home. Yet, I never stepped into it's doors, or even thought of doing so, until I was 24 years old. That year, the relics of St. Therese' were brought to the Monastery as part of a wold tour that began in 1995. I worked at a Catholic School as a teacher, and one of my co-workers wanted to go and see the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Carmelite Monastery
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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
Five Reasons to Start a Rosary Group
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. Again, [amen,] I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in … [Read more...] about Five Reasons to Start a Rosary Group
Mercy Mania! Learning From Others
What I learned about Mercy from other bloggers . . . Recognizing that someone is doing the best they can at that moment can make forgiveness and mercy a little more accessible. (Laurel at Muffindome.com) Be vigilant in finding joy in our blessings. The devil wants to steal our joy. Remember that God's Mercy and grace are endless. ( Jen at Into Your Will ) Our pre-born children are … [Read more...] about Mercy Mania! Learning From Others
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Pray for the Living and the Dead
"God is looking for you and He is looking for me to start seeing the world differently." Steve Mayer "For me I have longed believed that our responsibility as Christ followers is to live out the fruits of the Holy Spirit: to be peacemakers . . . to demonstrate kindness . . . to offer grace where it's not deserved; to love others . . ." Steve Mayer Steve Mayer was the Superintendent of … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Pray for the Living and the Dead
Beautiful Little Flowers: The Little Flower Book Review
I received a free copy of The Little Flower: A Parable about St. Therese' in order to review the book. All opinions are my own! Do you remember being young, and wanting to do something that you could not do because you "weren't big enough"? Whether it's your three-year-old who wants to use a jackhammer or your tween that wants a cell phone, we find ourselves telling our children, "when you're … [Read more...] about Beautiful Little Flowers: The Little Flower Book Review