A powerful picture of a crowd during the Pope's visit to Philadelphia was shared on social media a little over a year ago. The photo captured a group of people lined up on the sidewalk, anxious to see Pope Francis pass by and wave to them. All of them were holding their phones... except one elderly woman. The expression on the old woman's face clearly demonstrated that she was enjoying the … [Read more...] about Dear America, Please Look Up
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30 Times It’s a Good Idea to Pray
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. When you wake up. When you realize you lost something (Saint Anthony come around, something's lost and can't be found). When you realize how blessed you are . . . When your heart hurts When you are in need. When you are driving . When you are on an elevator. When you are walking. … [Read more...] about 30 Times It’s a Good Idea to Pray
The Mountains That Faith Can Move
Faith can move a mountain? Then why are all the mountains staying right where they are? Does no one have faith? For years, I never really "got" Matthew 17:20. I tend to take things way to literally. Thankfully, I didn't give up on faith since I didn't see flying mountains on a regular basis . . . or ever. My faith has been such a comfort to me my whole life. Even when I felt lonely, I truly … [Read more...] about The Mountains That Faith Can Move
This Year, I’m Planning on Making God Laugh!
Last year I came across the practice of choosing a word to be a "theme" for the year. It was the first I had heard of this idea . . . and this year, I'm jumping on the bandwagon. I'm choosing a word . . . and hoping that it brings me success, productivity and helps me be a better version of myself. The word I am choosing is . . Plan. However, one of the first quotes that came to mind when I … [Read more...] about This Year, I’m Planning on Making God Laugh!
Five Presents You Can Open in His Presence
On Christmas Eve, our pastor, Father Connors, encouraged us to "open the gifts our faith gives us"! I loved his homily. Father Connors had all of us envision children running to the gifts under the tree Christmas morning . . . then just standing there, looking at them, but not opening them. He said, "that would never happen!!!" We all couldn't help but imagine what really happens - lots of … [Read more...] about Five Presents You Can Open in His Presence
Five Perfect Prayers for the New Year
This post was inspired by the first reading at Mass today; and the homily given by the priest who celebrated the Mass I attended. The first prayer, given to Moses by Our Lord, is my prayer for all of you! Thank you for visiting and reading Prayer, Wine, Chocolate!! Happy New Year! 1. From Our Lord in Scripture 2. From Our Lord in His revelations to Saint Faustina Let us all remember that … [Read more...] about Five Perfect Prayers for the New Year
