The other day my husband and I had a decently intense conversation about the merits of a sob story. One of us (my husband) prefers to speak to a contractor in simple terms. His details are succinct and to the point. The other (me) likes … Continue readingHow to Turn a Sob Story into a Good Confession
“Cute dress, love your shoes.” A friend compliments. “Thanks”, I say leaning in a little to whisper, “They were such a steal, that I bought another in a different color. And, this dress, it was next to nothing on clearance. “ As I think about … Continue readingWhat Consumes Me
Advent is a time of preparation- preparing our hearts, minds, and souls for the Christ-child who will one day offer each of us salvation through His sacrifice upon the cross. It is a time to quiet ourselves and reflect on God’s love and blessings. Advent … Continue readingAdvent: A Time of Repentance, Penance, and Renewal
This is the first installment in the series of Ode to Feminine Genius: Proverbs 31 Catholic Woman. Today will cover the series introduction. Achieving perfection that is pleasing to God by imitating the Blessed Virgin Mary is the goal of this new series entitled Ode to Feminine Genius: The … Continue readingOde to Feminine Genius: The Proverbs 31 Catholic Woman Introduction
This is the third of a 12-part, once-a-month series on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This month’s fruit is PEACE . Be sure to see previous posts beginning with CHARITY and check back next month as another contributor explores the fruit of PATIENCE. You would … Continue readingCome, Holy Spirit, and Give Us Peace