May is the month of Mary. And as we approach the end of the month, I wanted to reflect on our Blessed Mother. As Jesus hung from the cross, he told John, the beloved disciple, “Behold, your mother!” In that moment, Mary became a mother to us all. As Catholics, we often get called MaryContinue reading “Honoring the Virgin Mary”
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Bible Verses on Prayer
I can’t even begin to put into words just how important prayer is. Prayer is the foundation of building a personal relationship with God. Through prayer, we express our joys, struggles, hopes, fears and every emotion in between to the Lord. Through prayer, we thank God for his many blessings. Through prayer, we get toContinue reading “Bible Verses on Prayer”
Why It’s Important to Pray with your Spouse
“Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:19-20 We go a good amount of our lives leading up toContinue reading “Why It’s Important to Pray with your Spouse”
Good Friday: Sorrow and Gratitude
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?Were you there when they crucified my Lord?Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, trembleWere you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the cross?Were you there when they nailed Him to the cross?Oh, sometimes it causes me toContinue reading “Good Friday: Sorrow and Gratitude”
Listen to the Word of God, Not the World
How much easier would it be to listen to everything the world tells us? Life would be so much easier if we just went with the status quo, followed the societal norms, but that’s not what we’re called to do as children of God. We are called to a much more difficult way of life.Continue reading “Listen to the Word of God, Not the World”
How to Discern God’s Will For You
Discerning God’s will is hard. At times we think we’ve got it, and then we’re thrown a curveball. How many times do we wish we could just give him a call and ask him what we’re supposed to do? Striving to live our life according to God’s will is a lot easier said than done.Continue reading “How to Discern God’s Will For You”
Bible Verses that Speak to You
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “Plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 (RSVCE) This Bible verse got me through so many hard times. When I was in my later years of college, I faced several different struggles. ItContinue reading “Bible Verses that Speak to You”
The Beauty of Adoration
At the beginning of the year, one the priests at our parish gave recommendations for New Year’s resolutions. Of course, they were all faith-based. One stood out and my husband and I decided to do it. Our priest suggested going to adoration weekly, however many times you’d like throughout the week, and to sit andContinue reading “The Beauty of Adoration”
Do Not Be Afraid
366 times God tells us in the Bible, “Do not be afraid.” 366 times. That’s pretty much a daily reminder from our Lord to not fear. In the Gospel, we read about the storm that the disciples get stuck in at sea. They’re terrified, yet Jesus sleeps through the entire thing. When the disciples wakeContinue reading “Do Not Be Afraid”
How a Prayer Corner Can Help Your Prayer Life
A view of my favorite space in our home – my prayer corner. Prayer is sacred. It’s a time to disconnect from the world and spend time with our Lord. It’s a time to forget about your never-ending to-do list and have a chat with Jesus. It’s a time to express your joys, stresses, frustrations,Continue reading “How a Prayer Corner Can Help Your Prayer Life”
Thoughts Of A Catholic Girl 