A Stronger Me In My Own Existence

  • Red Cross Road: A Journey from Rebellion to Reverence

    …as a young artist going against the grain… The art in my 20s often personalized religious artifacts as a way to grapple with identity, meaning, and the cultural weight those symbols carry. The act of taking something universal—like the cross, steeped in centuries of religious significance—and infusing it with personal… Read ⇢

    Red Cross Road: A Journey from Rebellion to Reverence
  • Pray for prosecuted Christians in Syria and around the world.

    Eternal Father,I offer you the Body and Blood,Soul and Divinityof Your Dearly Beloved Son,Our Lord, Jesus Christ,in atonement for our sinsand those of the whole world. Based on the available information as of March 12, 2025, there have been reports of significant violence in Syria during early March 2025, particularly… Read ⇢

    Pray for prosecuted Christians in Syria and around the world.
  • Ash Wednesday

    Have a Blessed Ash Wednesday and Lenten journey in Jesus Christ 🙏💕 Read ⇢

    Ash Wednesday
  • As I head into the Season of Lent…

    As I prepare to enter the season of Lent next week, beginning with Ash Wednesday on March 5th, 2025, I’ve been reflecting on the areas of my life that could benefit from the guidance of the Holy Spirit. My daughter, in her teenage enthusiasm, suggested that I give up coffee… Read ⇢

    As I head into the Season of Lent…
  • Pray for Pope Francis

    We are called to pray for Pope Francis 🙏 Prayer for Pope Francis Loving God, We ask you to look with favor on your servant Francis, whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd.As Francis faces this recent illness,help the doctors and nurses who care… Read ⇢

    Pray for Pope Francis
  • Prayer for Priests by Prayer By Pope Benedict XVI

    Let is prayer for our Priest Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest, You offered yourself to the Father on the altar of the Crossand through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave Your priestly people a share in Your redeeming sacrifice. Hear our prayer for the sanctification of our priests.… Read ⇢

    Prayer for Priests by Prayer By Pope Benedict XVI
  • I am just as guilty!

    I have got to say this image speaks volumes about the shift of focus in our secular world. When my family is at home, we still sit together for a meal, but often due to differing schedules. I often prep their meals for them to eat later. Although I still… Read ⇢

    I am just as guilty!
  • Why Do We Need Signs?

    Sometimes I come across a reading that is a direct hit to my heart, especially as I’m going through my own personal crisis and wonder if God hears me. Questions like “Why are you so distant?” “Show me a sign?” Father Sebastian White’s editorial hit home with me today. “Where… Read ⇢

    Why Do We Need Signs?
  • The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle

    I have to admit that Saint Paul the Apostle was my least favourite Apostle. His teachings recall the strictest professor I have ever had and calls to mind the time my seminar paper was thrown back at me and my professor sternly telling me academic protocols were not observed. I… Read ⇢

    The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle

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I am a Catholic wife, mom and teacher. This blog is about my journey with Christ Jesus, and my spiritual journey, insights and tidbits of wisdom.