The Value of a Gift Prayer is a powerful gift. Perhaps you have not thought of prayer in terms of a gift. The interesting thing about gifts is that in order for them to be useful, each needs to be: Received, Opened, and Used. Leave … Continue readingThe Value of Novenas [and Remembering to Actually Pray Them]
Faith’s back curved looked like a slithering snake, 50 degrees, then 48 degrees, and ending with another 28-degree curve. She was facing a very real (and scary) possibility of spine surgery. … Continue readingA Modern Day Miracle
I picked up the phone and heard my sister’s ecstatic voice on the line. “WE HAVE SOMEONE INTERESTED IN THE HOUSE!” My heart sang and I smiled. I could hardly believe my ears! This was good news, and a very big thank you was owed … Continue readingIn Honor of St. Joseph: Our Guide, Our Intercessor, Our Friend
One of the things I love about Advent and Christmas is the extra emphasis on the Blessed Mother. As a motherless Catholic, it’s been easy to embrace Mary as my own mother and I always love hearing the Scriptures about her this time of year. … Continue readingFrom Loathing to Loving the Rosary
“Grant your faithful, we pray, almighty God, the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ!” That was our joyful processional prayer the first week of Advent, the beginning of a new liturgical year, and the start of our time of preparation for the festivities … Continue readingResolve to Run~to Christ