A Stronger Me In My Own Existence

  • The Nativity Story

    This is one of the most beautiful and moving retelling of the Nativity Story: The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to… Read ⇢

    The Nativity Story

  • Three Days of Darkness

    I realize it’s Christmas, and a time to reflect and welcome the birth of Jesus. However, I do believe our humanity is headed towards a period of chastisement. As I reflect on the Mary and Joseph’s journey in the birth of Christ, the chaos that existed then is the same… Read ⇢

    Three Days of Darkness

  • 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 ⇢

    The Joyful Mysteries

  • 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 ⇢

    Advent Joy

  • 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 ⇢

    Second Advent Candle/Sunday: Peace

  • 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 ⇢

    A Look Back…

  • 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 ⇢

    Silent Night

  • 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 ⇢

    The First Sunday of Advent

  • 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 ⇢

    Christ the King Novena

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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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