Rejoice and Praise

Reflections on faith, hope, and the quiet journey with Christ

  • The Humanity at the Foot of the Cross

    What do the people surrounding Jesus during His Passion reveal about our own humanity? Through the Sorrowful Mysteries, Judas, Peter, Pilate, Mary, and the compassion of those along the way to Calvary, this Catholic reflection explores betrayal, forgiveness, free will, suffering, and transformation through God’s grace. Drawing on Psalm 22,… Read ⇢

    The Humanity at the Foot of the Cross

  • The Stones Are Still Falling

    The stones fall silent, not because wrongdoing no longer matters, but because mercy opens a path that condemnation alone cannot offer. Read ⇢

    The Stones Are Still Falling

  • A Morning Walk with God — The Morning Offering

    Before the day begins, we offer it all — our prayers, our works, our joys, and our sufferings. Pray the Morning Offering with me on a forest path at Oka. Read ⇢

    A Morning Walk with God — The Morning Offering

  • I Believe — The Apostles’ Creed Before Dawn

    Saying “I believe” before the sun comes up — handing the whole day over to Him, from the bus stop. Read ⇢

  • When the Internet Goes Quiet: Keeping Useful Knowledge Close

    When the internet goes down, how do you look something up? Project NOMAD is a free way to keep Wikipedia, medical references, maps, and children’s lessons on an old laptop at home. A gentle companion to our 72-hour preparedness guide. Read ⇢

    When the Internet Goes Quiet: Keeping Useful Knowledge Close

  • All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day

    Discover the Catholic meaning of All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day—three sacred observances that invite us to remember the saints, pray for the faithful departed, and reflect on our hope in eternal life. Read ⇢

    All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day

  • Finding God in the Everyday

    The trees were doing what they were made to do — and God was in it. An Ignatian walk through the autumn woods at Oka. Read ⇢

    Finding God in the Everyday

  • Ready in Body, Resting in God

    Many countries are urging families to be ready for 72 hours, and the Pentagon’s new FORTRESS plan has many people wondering what comes next. Here is a gentle, faith-centred guide with simple checklists, a free printable, and Scripture to keep our hearts steady and our trust in God. Read ⇢

    Ready in Body, Resting in God

  • When Our Eyes Are Closed

    A reflection on Psalm 91, a mother’s concern, and the quiet invitation to trust in God’s unseen care amid the worries of everyday life. Read ⇢

    When Our Eyes Are Closed

Meet the Author.

This blog began as a way to record my spiritual journey for my children, whom my husband and I were blessed to adopt later in life. What started as a personal reflection has grown into a space where I share insights on faith, truth, parenting, and the quiet work of forming the soul. My hope is to encourage others seeking God’s light in an often noisy world.

Reflections on faith, truth, and the quiet work of forming the soul.