A Stronger Me In My Own Existence

  • Morning Prayer: Saint Francis de Sales

    I share today’s morning prayer from the Magnificat – A much needed prayer for our religious and clergy. FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Saint Francis de Sales Prayer for the Morning Come, let us praise the Lord our God! Glory to the Father…. Alleluia! HymnMeter: LMThis hymn can be sung to the tune used… Read ⇢

    Morning Prayer: Saint Francis de Sales
  • Prayer for Before and After Surgery

    When I was hospitalized for a month, I know that the hand of God was with me. Knowing His presence helped me conquer the fears I felt within and without. I have a friend who will be going for surgery, and even though she puts up a strong front, I… Read ⇢

    Prayer for Before and After Surgery
  • Vision of Things to Come: Three Days of Darkness, Chastisement, and Spiritual Preparedness

    More and more “chosen” ones are having visions or inner knowledge of things to come. These visions are shared and are guides to help prepare for seen or unseen things to come. Visions are not meant to create panic, but they are warnings of things to come or the consequences… Read ⇢

    Vision of Things to Come: Three Days of Darkness, Chastisement, and Spiritual Preparedness
  • Culture of Death

    I encourage all to watch this video by Fr. Ripperger (Part 1 and 2). Much of what Fr. Ripperger discusses is exactly what’s been bothering me about the Catholic Church and the white washing of our Faith journey with a sense of superficiality without depth. It also discusses the role… Read ⇢

    Culture of Death
  • Our Daily Prayers

    As I start the first day of 2025, I will not be making any resolutions. Instead I will look to deepening my walk with Jesus by focusing on areas I need to develop on my road towards being a better me in my existence. This would include deepening my prayer… Read ⇢

    Our Daily Prayers
  • The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas

    I woke up at 3:30 am and was moved to write a few post. Not personal reflections but to share: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God https://rejoiceandpraise.ca/solemnity-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-the-mother-of-godthe-octave-day-of-christmas/ Veni Creator Spiritus https://rejoiceandpraise.ca/2024/12/31/veni-creator-spiritus-a-prayer-for-january-1st/ It’s now 4:26 am and will share today’s Lectionary for Mass. I am not sure if… Read ⇢

    The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
  • Veni, Creator Spiritus: A Prayer For January 1st

    A prayer for January 1 as we enter into a new year. Prayer: Veni, Creator Spiritus,mentes tuorum visita,imple superna gratiaquae tu creasti pectora.  Qui diceris Paraclitus,altissimi donum Dei,fons vivus, ignis, caritas,et spiritalis unctio.  Tu, septiformis munere,digitus paternae dexterae,Tu rite promissum Patris,sermone ditans guttura.  Accende lumen sensibus:infunde amorem cordibus:infirma nostri corporisvirtute… Read ⇢

    Veni, Creator Spiritus:  A Prayer For January 1st
  • How Do I Say It Without Sounding Like A Bigot

    As I head into 2025, I have been taking the time to finish reading and reflecting on the Wisdom of Solomon. It is a meaningful book for me especially as it mirrors our time when secular and politically correct agendas govern the way we communicate and interact with one another,… Read ⇢

    How Do I Say It Without Sounding Like A Bigot
  • Merry Christmas

    As I attended Christmas Eve mass with my family yesterday, our parish church was full. There were also with parishioners standing in the back. It is wonderful to see so many out on a cold winter day to celebrate the birth of Jesus. I felt the presence of the Holy… Read ⇢

    Merry Christmas

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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.