“The world offers you comfort. You were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness. -Pope Benedict XVI I have always loved this succinct quote from Pope Benedict XVI. It’s a jolting statement that both convicts and motivates me. And so does this particular, … Continue readingGetting Out of the Baby Pool
As the new year starts, I turn to cleaning and decluttering as usual. Living in the Midwest, it seems to make sense to focus on deep cleaning and decluttering during the cold winter months. In my mind, I will eventually get the house to the … Continue readingMaintenance Prayer
Have you made plans yet for Advent? Is Advent a spiritual time for you or is it all about shopping, decorating the house and the tree, Christmas parties, and so much more? Do you add anything to your spiritual routines during this time (much like … Continue readingYour Handy Dandy List to an Intentional Advent
::disclaimer:: This post is not intended to cause distress toward those who suffer from eating disorders. The title may inadvertently suggest that. What this post *IS* is geared toward spiritual fasting and the fruit that comes from that. I’ll never forget the Thursday evening that … Continue readingHow to Lose Weight the Fast Way
Welcome to 7 Quick Takes at Catholic Sistas. Today we’re sharing some of our favorite blogs. With 50+ contributors, we collectively follow a lot of blogs. I know I have 47 blogs in my feed reader. So the following is a very select list of … Continue reading7 Quick Takes Friday, no. 14