Author: Alessandra

Though I am a cradle Catholic, I was a little lost sheep for sometime. Thankfully, I found my way in December of my Junior year of High school. I now write from the NE USA, where I live with my husband, a convert, and five young children. I have a Master of Science in Reading Education. In 2008, after more than fifteen years in the education field, I “retired” to begin a new career as full time mommy and home educator--a world I felt so foreign to--but now have embraced it as a total lifestyle for my clan.

40 Days for Conscience: July 1st to August 9th

Consciences formed in accord with Holy Mother Church, the Church that Christ Himself established, do not support HHS! From July 1st to August 9th, join Catholic Sistas in the next prayer campaign, 40 Days for Conscience. As you may know, the deadline for our bishops … Continue reading40 Days for Conscience: July 1st to August 9th

Sacred Heart of Jesus, Your Mercy Saved Me

I have a strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Being that this is His month, I wanted to share a little story of my childhood. Growing up, my mom had this image of the Sacred Heart in our living room. This is the … Continue readingSacred Heart of Jesus, Your Mercy Saved Me

Two Hearts Bond: The Sacred and the Immaculate

There exists an incredible bond between the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, something that I had never really noticed until the day I was driving back from my first ultrasound of my firstborn son. As I kept remember the sound … Continue readingTwo Hearts Bond: The Sacred and the Immaculate

10 Facts About Sacred Matrimony

Matrimony is the Sacrament which makes a Christian man and a Christian woman husband and wife. Holy Mother Church, in Her infinite wisdom teaches and guides us to a happy, healthy, and holy marriage. These are not meant to be restrictive but, instead, to allow … Continue reading10 Facts About Sacred Matrimony

Stabat Mater Dolorosa, The Sorrowful Mother Stood

I just returned from Church, from our Good Friday service this evening. The crucifixion was bloody, messy, ugly…a fitting punishment for humanity which deserved the scourge, the crown and the nails that were born by sinless perfection. For me, tonight and when I saw Mel … Continue readingStabat Mater Dolorosa, The Sorrowful Mother Stood