A Stronger Me In My Own Existence

  • Feast of the Immaculate Conception

    In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, you who enjoy God’s… Read ⇢

    Feast of the Immaculate Conception

  • The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation

    A book for our time. I was encouraged to read this to help me manoeuvre in our crazy world. Read ⇢

  • Christmas Novena

    This is one of my favourite prayers during Advent. It’s a prayer that prepares our heart for the birth of Jesus Christ. Its’ contemplative nature during Advent reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. How To Pray The Saint Andrew Christmas Novena The novena begins on November 30 and… Read ⇢

  • Tell Me The Story Of Jesus

    When I was a child, Christmas was a celebrated with joy and good cheers in the retelling of the birth of Jesus. It was a time to reflect and celebrate the love of God. Those were the days when our public schools would sing Christmas Carols and act out the… Read ⇢

    Tell Me The Story Of Jesus

  • Hope

    Advent is a season of preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated by Catholics around the world. It is a time of reflection, prayer, and anticipation. The First Sunday of Advent Candle 1 (“The Prophet’s Candle”) is purple, lit during the first week of Advent, and symbolizes hope. I… Read ⇢

    Hope

  • Immaculate Conception Novena Prayers

    As we head into Christmas, there are so many beautiful prayers, and having missed posting one that is just ending, I want to share with you another which starts Wednesday, November 29th. This novena begins 9 days before the feast of the Immaculate Conception, but you can pray it any… Read ⇢

    Immaculate Conception Novena Prayers

  • Understanding Beauty In The Church

    Coming from a Protestant background, I had a hard time grasping to understand the aesthetics within a Catholic Church. Before I go to work, I often attend the morning Mass at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_Queen_of_the_World_Cathedral). I remember my first visit and feeling overwhelmed by the beauty within… Read ⇢

    Understanding Beauty In The Church

  • Live Outside of Hate

    A friend asked me to read the Book of Obidah (Vision of Obidah) and give my thoughts. As I had just read an interview with Xavier Reyes-Ayra, and his overview from a European prospective of the Israeli and Hamas conflict, the first thought that came to mind was not only… Read ⇢

    Live Outside of Hate

  • RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

    Baptism: “ Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ’s call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love..” (https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/baptism) I am part of… Read ⇢

    RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

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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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