Sometimes we see our loved ones carrying a cross and we wonder "why was that cross given?" We wish we could take it away. Once we acknowledge the suffering is not something we can remove, we look for ways we can help. We search for ways to be Simon who helped Jesus carry His cross. We desire to make our friends' crosses lighter. Unfortunately, we probably all know someone who has been diagnosed … [Read more...] about Cards and Letters to Angela
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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
Visiting the Carmelite Monastery
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
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
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
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
