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Gratitude on Christmas Eve: The Light of Christ in Family and Faith)
“On this Christmas Eve, a quiet morning of thanksgiving for God’s protective hand over family—my vibrant 90+ year-old mother shining with Christ’s light, blessings on my children’s lives, and the joy of the Incarnation. A personal reflection on gratitude, aging, adoption, and Emmanuel—God with us.” Read ⇢
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An Imperfect Advent: Laying Bare My Soul Before God’s Grace
“This Advent has been one of profound self-examination, as the cold weather, daily distractions, and my own shortcomings have laid bare how far I fall short of God’s glory. From pettiness over small comments to giving in to unnecessary purchases, and feeling more like busy Martha than contemplative Mary, I’ve… Read ⇢
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The Angelus Prayer
Experience the profound grace of Mary, as the Angel of the Lord declares her full of grace and the bearer of Jesus. Let her intercession lead you to divine promises. Read ⇢
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Mary’s Yes: A Christmas Poem of the Joyful Mysteries
A tender Christmas poem tracing the fiat of Mary through the Joyful Mysteries—from the angel’s visit to the Boy Jesus in His Father’s house. “Mary, your yes still echoes… you lead us to the Boy who sought His Father so that we, once lost, might be found.” Read ⇢
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“Jesus Showed Up at Cana. I Didn’t.”
I skipped a wedding out of judgment. Jesus went to Cana and blessed it anyway. Here’s how the Lord exposed my pride — and taught me mercy. Read ⇢
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God Is Love — But Test the Spirits: A Reflection on 1 John 4
1 John 4 proclaims “God is love” — yet commands us to test the spirits. Real love is tender and truthful, welcoming yet holy. Only the Holy Spirit enables us to love this way. Read ⇢
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“How My Selfishness Is Killing My Soul (and What Mary Taught Me on the Bus This Morning)”
December 1: Beginning Advent with the Joyful Mysteries and the Call to Selfless Love Today is December 1st, and I began my day by praying the Joyful Mysteries. On the bus ride to work, I sat in silent meditation, pondering Mary’s profound love for her neighbor. This brought to mind… Read ⇢
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Resisting the Frenzy: An Advent Lesson from Black Friday
With Christmas just weeks away, the world screams “Buy!” while Advent whispers “Prepare your heart.” A honest confession: I fell for the Black Friday frenzy, filled my cart, then heard St. James say, “Resist the devil and he will flee.” This is the Advent lesson I didn’t expect to learn… Read ⇢
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Novena to the Immaculate Conception: Nine Days with Mary Most Pure (November 29 – December 7)
Begin the Immaculate Conception Novena on November 29. Nine days of prayer, Scripture, and reflection to imitate Mary’s immaculate love of God, with a special focus on the materially and spiritually poor. Read ⇢
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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.
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