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
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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
Getting Ready For Advent and Christmas!
This year, I'm going to think and reflect on Advent before I rush into Christmas. Don't get me wrong, I am super excited to Christmas shop, and fully embrace the season of secular madness. I'm a big kid and I love it. But this year, I am seeing a lot of Catholic bloggers talking about Advent - and that has been a wake up call for me. I need to think about what Advent is, and why Christians … [Read more...] about Getting Ready For Advent and Christmas!
Building Your Own Prayer Journal Kit
Do you always feel busy? Lately I certainly do! Since all of our relationships need nourishment - our relationship with the Lord is no exception. I really need the reminder to spend some time with Him - no matter how much is on the "to-do" list. Speaking of a "to-do" list - I often find myself feeling more productive and focused when I write one! Our prayer life can feel more productive and … [Read more...] about Building Your Own Prayer Journal Kit
20 Seconds A Day. . .
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy on my About Me page. A commercial for UNICEF USA has a celebrity ask the viewers, "What would you do if there was child right in front of you . . . and all you had to do was give .50 cents a day to save that child's life?" And, rightfully so, viewers are moved to give. I was wondering if I could ask a favor of … [Read more...] about 20 Seconds A Day. . .
How to Host a ‘Sip and Script’ Party: Prayer Journaling with Friends
This article contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Time to relax and just be is something I love and need to plan. I am always thinking about what needs to get done, and relaxing is difficult for me. But, when I plan it, I enjoy it. I know ahead of time that I need to get things done before what I have scheduled, and that I need to rest to recharge my batteries. My … [Read more...] about How to Host a ‘Sip and Script’ Party: Prayer Journaling with Friends
