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The Angelus Prayer
Experience the profound grace of Mary, as the Angel of the Lord declares her full of grace and the bearer of Jesus. Let her intercession lead you to divine promises. Read ⇢
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Mary’s Yes: A Christmas Poem of the Joyful Mysteries
A tender Christmas poem tracing the fiat of Mary through the Joyful Mysteries—from the angel’s visit to the Boy Jesus in His Father’s house. “Mary, your yes still echoes… you lead us to the Boy who sought His Father so that we, once lost, might be found.” Read ⇢
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“Jesus Showed Up at Cana. I Didn’t.”
I skipped a wedding out of judgment. Jesus went to Cana and blessed it anyway. Here’s how the Lord exposed my pride — and taught me mercy. Read ⇢
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God Is Love — But Test the Spirits: A Reflection on 1 John 4
1 John 4 proclaims “God is love” — yet commands us to test the spirits. Real love is tender and truthful, welcoming yet holy. Only the Holy Spirit enables us to love this way. Read ⇢
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“How My Selfishness Is Killing My Soul (and What Mary Taught Me on the Bus This Morning)”
December 1: Beginning Advent with the Joyful Mysteries and the Call to Selfless Love Today is December 1st, and I began my day by praying the Joyful Mysteries. On the bus ride to work, I sat in silent meditation, pondering Mary’s profound love for her neighbor. This brought to mind… Read ⇢
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Resisting the Frenzy: An Advent Lesson from Black Friday
With Christmas just weeks away, the world screams “Buy!” while Advent whispers “Prepare your heart.” A honest confession: I fell for the Black Friday frenzy, filled my cart, then heard St. James say, “Resist the devil and he will flee.” This is the Advent lesson I didn’t expect to learn… Read ⇢
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Novena to the Immaculate Conception: Nine Days with Mary Most Pure (November 29 – December 7)
Begin the Immaculate Conception Novena on November 29. Nine days of prayer, Scripture, and reflection to imitate Mary’s immaculate love of God, with a special focus on the materially and spiritually poor. Read ⇢
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A 15-Minute Ignatian Way for Busy Catholics
A short, practical guide to Ignatian prayer for ordinary Catholics. Using the healing of the paralytic (John 5), learn the Daily Examen, imaginative contemplation, and the Suscipe in just 15 minutes a day. Read ⇢
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“Go in Peace and Sin No More” – What Jesus Actually Teaches Us About Judging Others
Jesus knew the Samaritan woman had had five husbands—yet He spoke to her with gentleness and offered living water first. He never shamed, only invited: “Go in peace and sin no more.” A reflection on mercy, judgment, and why we all need both silent cathedrals and joyful, noisy parishes. Read ⇢
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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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