Rejoice and Praise

Reflections on faith, hope, and the quiet journey with Christ

  • Lenten Prayers and Reflections

    As we go through our Lenten journey, it is a personal time as we encounter the mysterious of our faith. I personally try to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries each morning. It is a time to contemplate and mediate on the journey our Lord Jesus Christ went through for our salvation.… Read ⇢

    Lenten Prayers and Reflections

  • Ash Wednesday

    Today marks the beginning of Lent – 40 days for each of us to contemplate and focus more deeply upon Jesus, his words, his works, his love, the whys, and his sacrifice for our salvation. From my own personal perspective, I feel a sense of urgency this Lent. Surrounded by… Read ⇢

    Ash Wednesday

  • God’s Listening

    Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. 12 Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. 13 When… Read ⇢

    God’s Listening

  • Where is Hail Mary in the Bible?

    I get so tired of people refuting the origins of Hail Mary in the Bible, especially in the Joyful Mysteries! This chart was shared by Scot Hann and Catholic Truth on Instagram, I in turn share it here: God Bless💕🙏 Read ⇢

    Where is Hail Mary in the Bible?

  • “Fiducia supplicans”: A synodal Church listening to the world

    Synopsis Conference of Don Davide Pagliarani, Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X, XVII Theological Congress of Courrier de Rome, Paris, January 13th, 2024. “THIS SYNODAL CHURCH IS A CHURCH THAT CLAIMS TO BE LISTENING TO EVERYBODY – WITH ITS FEET FIRMLY PLANTED IN THE FEELINGS OF THE PEOPLE… Read ⇢

    “Fiducia supplicans”: A synodal Church listening to the world

  • Wake Up and Smell the Apostasy

    Catholic friends of mine have been upset and distressed by the ongoing noise within the Catholic Church. Before Christmas, we had Cardinal Fernandez’s Fiducia Supplicans, and most recently Pope Francis’ “empty hell.” If it is confusing from a theological standpoint, imagine how confusing it is for the faithful. I also… Read ⇢

    Wake Up and Smell the Apostasy

  • The Temptation

    My friend Katherine sent this except from Fulton Sheen’s teaching. Fr. Fulton Sheen was not only insightful, but his prophetic visions are thought provoking and spot on – especially as predicted 50 years later: The Temptation of Jesus 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to… Read ⇢

    The Temptation

  • CATHOLIC HOUSE BLESSING PRAYERS

    (From: https://catholicsstrivingforholiness.org/catholic-house-blessing-prayers/) I missed the feast of Epiphany 2024 and will do this house blessing instead. Now more than ever, faithful Catholics need to prepare our homes as a place of sanctuary. It becomes our sacred place amidst the challenges to come. Have you just transferred to a new house,… Read ⇢

    CATHOLIC HOUSE BLESSING PRAYERS

  • Called to Love: Man and Woman

    PDF for download Called to Love: Man and Woman I am reposting a previous blog post: Read ⇢

    Called to Love: Man and Woman

Meet the Author.

This blog began as a way to record my spiritual journey for my children, whom my husband and I were blessed to adopt later in life. What started as a personal reflection has grown into a space where I share insights on faith, truth, parenting, and the quiet work of forming the soul. My hope is to encourage others seeking God’s light in an often noisy world.

Reflections on faith, truth, and the quiet work of forming the soul.