When we think of Valentine’s Day, we often think of big romantic gestures. Maybe a candlelit dinner or a gift of roses. The reality is that I have never experienced any of those things. Most Valentine’s Days I have been single. The only exception to … Continue readingNavigating Heartbreak: Novena to St. Valentine
As the New Year rolls in many of us are taking a long, hard look at our lives. If we are honest with ourselves we can see many areas where we could use improvement and where we long for change. Some of us may want … Continue readingReform Yourself! A New Year’s Resolution and Book Review
It happens to me every time I attend a funeral, especially a Catholic funeral Mass. I cry, I mourn and I thank God for the Catholic Church. A Requiem Mass is not just a ceremony but a prayer filled, beautiful sending home. While the loss … Continue readingLife Goals
When you love good and holy people it makes you want to be like them. Their words and deeds are admirable, they live their lives with such beautiful grace, and their service to the Lord and their neighbors is inspiring. I know some key people … Continue readingFriends in {Really} High Places
St. Kateri Tekakwitha slept on a bed of thorns. St. Rose of Lima cropped her hair and disfigured her skin. Blessed Alexandrina de Costa refused all food except the Eucharist. The other day, I got out of bed and washed my face. This is the … Continue readingI Washed My Face