Do you ever get that little prompt to pray? You’re in the middle of something, on your way somewhere, or maybe about to start some new activity and you think to yourself, I could/should pray right now. Happens to me all the time, and not at what I’d call the most convenient times so I’m […]
Did St. Teresa just HUSH me??
It’s the start of a NEW week, and I think I need to make this my mission; especially when it comes to teaching my little ones. It’s simple on the outside, but definitely not easy when I try to execute. (On a sidenote, I’m learning that simple and easy are not necessarily synonymous.) As a gregarious […]
VIDEO: Benedict XVI is now the Pope Emeritus…what next?
Day 1 of the Papal Interregnum and I don’t know about you, but I’m anxious for the Petrine succession to continue! How does the papal election work? Check it out – and be sure to pray for the College of Cardinals!
Translation of Pope Benedict XVI’s Final General Audience
Taken from en.vaticanaradio.va (Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict XVI held the final General Audience of his pontificate on Wednesday in St Peter’s Square. Listen to our report: Below, please find Vatican Radio’s English translation of the Holy Father’s remarks. ********************************* Venerable Brothers in the Episcopate and in the Priesthood! Distinguished Authorities! Dear brothers and sisters! Thank […]
For the perfect romance, add Holiness!
Happy St. Valentine’s Day!! Hands down, my favorite holiday of the year right there next to Christmas…and St. Patrick’s Day. How would you describe the romance in your life? Exciting? Lifeless? New? How about holy? When it comes to relationships, keeping the faith isn’t often connected with lighting the spark, but I submit that the […]
Lent: Being Pre-Prayered and Sacrificing My Will
So…Lent starts this Wednesday!? Per usual, it totally crept up on me and now I’m scrambling to figure out what to give up. I don’t think the decision has to be made BY WEDNESDAY – I definitely want it to be more meaningful than rushed, though I like the idea of sacrificing something at the […]
Ash Wednesday & Lent in 2 Minutes
Coming our way in just a few days! Spread this video around!
In Temptation
If you invoke the Blessed Virgin when you are tempted, she will come at once to your help, and Satan will leave you. – St John Vianney
Featured Post: Mourning the Loss of My Priesthood
Andrew posted this yesterday to Truth & Charity. Though I knew his vocation story beforehand (since I am blessed to actually be his vocation), it was moving to read his thoughts on not only saying Yes to me, marriage, and children, but also No to Holy Orders and the administration of the Sacraments. I’ve heard before […]
From Butterfly to Humble Pie: Tips for Social Humility
Ryan was a few years ahead of me at Benedictine and light-years ahead of the rest of us in spirituality. He was young for his class but his mature face gave a real mid-thirties look to him, which I think made us all pay more attention to anything he said. Or maybe it was the fact […]
