When is the last time you were given "counsel"? When is that last time you offered "counsel"? When you hear the word counsel - what do you think of? I think of an attorney giving legal advice. But more often, I think of giving advice. But, before I write about a Work of Mercy, I read a little about it first. I prepared to write this post about Counseling the Doubtful on Divine Mercy Sunday. I … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Counsel the Doubtful
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The Miraculous and the Ridiculous
I often wonder if our hopes to adopt without an agency are, well, "ridiculous". It's been over a year . . . and we are still waiting . . . But then I hear a quote like this one: "Unless you are willing to do the ridiculous, God will not do the miraculous. " Mother Angelica Mother Angelica passed away this week. She was the founder of EWTN and was often seen on the television channel in full … [Read more...] about The Miraculous and the Ridiculous
When There is No Time for Prayer
In a state of feeling completely over her head, a new colleague of mine suggested/requested I write a post about "finding time for Jesus". She then listed the 5,000 things she had to do on a daily basis. After that she said some sweet things and stated that she had to run to "bathe the dogs". Not one dog - plural dogs. She had to go bathe more than one dog and that did not make it on her first … [Read more...] about When There is No Time for Prayer
Happy Saints Works of Mercy eBook Review
As we entered into Holy Week, I started thinking, "I need help with this one." Talking to a three-year-old about Jesus' death and Resurrection is a challenge to say the least. I found myself talking much more about the Easter Bunny than Jesus. And wow . . . that was not what I pictured myself doing before I was a parent. Meanwhile I am finding myself researching The Works of Mercy. In my … [Read more...] about Happy Saints Works of Mercy eBook Review
God Hears Us: A Spiritual Adoption Miracle {Free Printable}
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. Thanks for reading! My nerves were on edge as I pulled into the parking lot near the Planned Parenthood clinic. As I got myself and my three-year-old son out of the car, I made sure to grab some rosaries. I had been told to have them in my hand so the PP escort wouldn’t think I was there for an appointment . . . … [Read more...] about God Hears Us: A Spiritual Adoption Miracle {Free Printable}
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
