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Oct 12, 2025

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The Joyful Mysteries

There is something spiritually moving as we journey with Mary in praying the Joyful Mysteries. The process of reflection and visualization, helps in expanding our understanding of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. God’s presence is evident throughout. His hands preparing Mary for her pregnancy and birth in a blessed… Read ⇢
Advent Joy

I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy… A childhood song I recall echos the joy of knowing Jesus, having him in my heart, and, is the essence of Christmas joy. A Christmas version: God Bless 💕🙏 I offer this post to Marianna, may her journey in her new phase in her… Read ⇢
Second Advent Candle/Sunday: Peace

“May we be in this world a ray of that light which shone forth from Bethlehem, bringing joy and peace to the hearts of all men and women.” – Pope Francis The second candle on the Advent wreath represents Peace. Like the first candle, it is also purple. Often called the… Read ⇢
A Look Back…

There is a joy to in the season of Advent as we prepare our hearts and soul to receive God’s gift: “The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our… Read ⇢
Silent Night

Going into a Catholic Church during Advent fills my soul with quiet wonderment as I gaze upon the Nativity Scene. Kneeling before the manger, I recall a time when we would perform the nativity story for our parents and church congregation. It was a season of anticipation, of going from… Read ⇢
The First Sunday of Advent

Being bed ridden is no fun, especially when it also triggers my asthma – so sleep is healing. My Spiritual Director was not kidding when she once told me that the sick don’t pray or read the Bible. Well, I can honestly say that I just slept and bemoaned feeling… Read ⇢
Christ the King Novena

Starting today is the Christ the King Novena Day 1 – November 11 Intention [Mention your intentions here] Prayers Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespassesas… Read ⇢
Little Doses of Grace

The graces from God comes in little doses of spiritual nourishment – I can’t even find a word or image to describe it – probably too tired since returning back to work. My work schedule has changed many times and I have had to adjust my time with God accordingly.… Read ⇢
Saint Jude Novena

Starts today: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Most holy St. Jude – apostle, martyr and friend of Jesus, today I ask that you pray for me and my intentions! (State your intentions here) You are the patron of the… Read ⇢