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. Lent can be the perfect season to increase prayer time in our lives. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Lent is the primary penitential season in the Church's liturgical year, … [Read more...] about 40 Prayer Journal Prompts for Lent (Part 1)
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Why Prayer Journal?
When I was very young, I wrote in a diary. Later, I found that book and read it. Memories that had long faded away were brought to the surface because I had written them down. It was interesting to see what I had worried about, what I thought was most important, and what brought me happiness when I was 11 years old and writing in a puffy covered Cabbage Patch kid diary. (This post contains … [Read more...] about Why Prayer Journal?
Dear America, Please Look Up
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
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
A Chocolate Prayer
When you were younger, did you ever write your name vertically - then use the letters in your name to describe yourself? We did this in school when I was young, but I could not for the life of me recall what they were called until I googled an extensive description. Maybe you already said, "Oh, yeah, an acrostic." Or maybe you have never heard of such a thing - or, maybe you had no idea, like … [Read more...] about A Chocolate Prayer
