Reflections on the Nativity
I’ve been reading Saint Francis de Sales Introduction to the Devote Life and applying some his proscribed practices to my prayer life, especially during my weekly holy hour. … Continue readingReflections on the Nativity
Tag: Holy Family
Striving, Growing, Rejoicing: Be Your Own Holy Family
A few weeks ago we celebrated the Solemnity of the Holy Family. It is a beautiful celebration of the Blessed Mother, Joseph, and the Christ Child. Unfortunately, in the past few years since becoming a single mother, it has become a solemnity of bitterness and … Continue readingStriving, Growing, Rejoicing: Be Your Own Holy Family
Moving with Little Ones
While I wish this was a post about getting exercise with children, it’s not. (Although maybe someday, I’ll write about that.) For now, I literally mean packing up everything and moving to a new home. And did I mention with an almost three year old … Continue readingMoving with Little Ones
February: The Month of the Holy Family
Attacked on all sides, the infrastructure and value of the family has crumbled in our society. High divorce rates, lower marriage rates, increased acceptance of gay marriage, and a society based on the wants of the individual rather than the needs of the family, have … Continue readingFebruary: The Month of the Holy Family
Seven Quick Takes for January 2016 borrowed from 2015
January is here and with it, of course, comes a new year. So I thought it would be fun to do a quick review of some of Catholic Sistas’ posts from 2015. The how and why each post was chosen is a secret and will not … Continue readingSeven Quick Takes for January 2016 borrowed from 2015