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Without Mary

November 23, 2013November 23, 2013 Posted in Catholic, spirituality1 Comment

Without Mary we do not really understand what it means to be a disciple, a member of his Church. Without Mary we do not really understand what it means to be a human person. Without Mary we do not really understand what it means to be a creature. And because of all that, Without Mary…… Continue reading Without Mary

Vote For Me

November 19, 2013December 15, 2013 Posted in Catholic, communication, writing3 Comments

It’s time to vote for the 2013 Frankie Award! Don’t forget to invite you readers (and friends and family, and fan club) to visit this page and vote for you. Feel free to copy the badge above and link back here from your blog. My post is Mary is Living in my Heart? Help! by Melanie Jean…… Continue reading Vote For Me

Sabbath Moments – Spiritual Communion

November 9, 2013November 10, 2013 Posted in Catholic, spirituality13 Comments

Sabbath moments are a way of taking time to rest in God, to enjoy God in silence or in nature. The word sabbath comes from a Hebrew word meaning “cease.” And that is what we need to do sometimes, cease our activity and live in the moment and breathe in God. I am learning to…… Continue reading Sabbath Moments – Spiritual Communion

Small Success Thursday: Not A Sweet, Pious Story

October 31, 2013October 31, 2013 Posted in Catholic, spirituality15 Comments

Let’s celebrate our successes and support one another. Share your small successes and cheer for the others! The success, that I want to share with this group this week affects every aspect of my day-to-day routine. I am not speaking theoretically or expounding on tradition, nor is this account some sweet, pious story; my experience…… Continue reading Small Success Thursday: Not A Sweet, Pious Story

Criticism of Pope Francis? Seriously?

October 1, 2013October 1, 2013 Posted in Catholic, communication, writing, spirituality12 Comments

This post is written in response to an article (The Head-Slapping Criticism of Pope Francis) written by Stacy Trasancos in the Catholic Free Press. In it she reminds the Body of Christ to stop publicly slapping the Head of the Church. The criticism coming from the self-identified “loyal opposition” Catholics in the media who feel obliged to fraternally…… Continue reading Criticism of Pope Francis? Seriously?