Rejoice and Praise

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

  • 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

  • Pray For Peace

    Praying for peace starts with – the me within. Praying for light within the me to shine out in acts of charity and Mitzvah. Let us prepare our hearts and pray for peace, whether it’s a personal call to God to place his hands over world events, natural disasters calamities,… Read ⇢

    Pray For Peace

  • Catholicism vs Universalism

    Aside: Hard hitting truths. Something for those of us in the faith to think about. https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bishop-strickland-all-saved-conversion/ From LifeSite News: Bishop Strickland warned against trying ‘to offer a way of salvation other than through Jesus Christ and His Church’ and urged Catholics ‘to embrace the wondrous metanoia God offers us only… Read ⇢

    Catholicism vs Universalism

  • Birthday Blessings

    Today is my birthday and my heart resounds with joy and peace. Jesus, I love you. Jesus, I trust you. I give thanks to my beloved God for his care, guidances and hand in my life throughout good and challenging times, you are always with me. Thank you for taking… Read ⇢

    Birthday Blessings

  • The Little Flower

    I can’t believe it’s already Fall. My summer flowers are still blooming and I can see they are on their last few weeks of budding before they go dormant. Even though it’s brisk out, I love to sit outside with my morning coffee. All the colours of summers end are… Read ⇢

    The Little Flower

  • Blessings

    Today is the first time in months that I’ve journeyed into the Montreal in preparation for return to work in November. After over six months of sick leave and then vacation, it feels daunting to go back to the hustle and bustle of a busy life. I truly thank God… Read ⇢

    Blessings

  • MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCISFOR THE 109th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2023

    (24 September 2023) Dear brothers and sisters! The migratory flows of our times are the expression of a complex and varied phenomenon that, to be properly understood, requires a careful analysis of every aspect of its different stages, from departure to arrival, including the possibility of return. As a contribution… Read ⇢

    MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCISFOR THE 109th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2023

  • Forgiveness

    Through the mercy of God and the death of Jesus, I am forgiven. In turn, how easy is it to forgive another? My human nature is broken, and to forgive another means letting go of my own ego and self. Hence the question, how do I fulfill and maintain my… Read ⇢

    Forgiveness

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.