Category spirituality

The Sacred Pit

April 6, 2020 · by · in "The Rosary Prayer by Prayer", Book, Catholic, Christian, Death and Dying, Faith, Family, Grieving with Mary, spirituality · 3 Comments

After Jesus was scourged, he likely was held in a dungeon. Jerusalem marks a cave beneath the house of Ciaphas which may have been the one where Jesus was held. It’s thought that prisoners were lowered into dark, damp caves by ropes that were tied under their arms. The rope was long enough for prisoners […]

Holy Week Online

April 2, 2020 · by · in "The Rosary Prayer by Prayer", Book, Books, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Family, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Saint Theodora and Her Promise to God, Saint Theodora Guerin, Seven Principles of Sainthood, spirituality · 3 Comments

We are approaching a most unusual Holy Week in the U.S. Typically, many of us regular church-goers would spend an extra day if not Thursday, Friday, and Saturday or Sunday in church. This will not happen this year as most churches, including mine, are closed due to COVID-19. One of my favorite Masses is the […]

God’s Curious Timing

February 3, 2020 · by · in Alzheimer's disease, Book, Books, Catholic, Christian, Death and Dying, Faith, Family, Navigating Alzheimer's, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Saint Theodora and Her Promise to God, Saint Theodora Guerin, Seven Principles of Sainthood, spirituality, The Alzheimer's Spouse, Young in the Spirit · Leave a comment

God pushes us. The tougher the situations we’re presented, the more likely we’ll also be offered opportunities to use our God-given gifts to assist others in similar situations. I’ve been richly blessed as well as greatly challenged most of my life. But that doesn’t seem to be an excuse to slack off through my senior […]

How Do You Pray?

July 16, 2019 · by · in "The Rosary Prayer by Prayer", Catholic, Faith, Family, Rosary, spirituality · Leave a comment

Spirituality has definitely changed over the last few decades, but no doubt, people still do pray. Most know that there is something bigger than us, and especially in dire times, we call on that higher power to come to our rescue. Although how we pray and to whom or what our prayers are directed differs […]

Walking Toward Answers

July 12, 2019 · by · in Book, Books, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Family, Grieving with Mary, Health, spirituality · Leave a comment

“Walking a labyrinth is a meditative and healing experience that helps relieve stress, at least temporarily, by quieting the mind. Like a voyage to the center of our being, walkers claim that it promotes a sense of peace, compassion, and understanding. The special walk offers a period of repose, a peaceful break from life’s challenges. […]

Presenting to the Father What Belongs to Him

February 5, 2019 · by · in "The Rosary Prayer by Prayer", Book, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Family, Grieving with Mary, Rosary, spirituality · Leave a comment

After the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph followed their obligation to Hebrew Law and journeyed to Jerusalem. At great physical and financial challenge, they went to the temple for purification, to offer sacrifices, and present Jesus to the Lord. Scripture says, “They brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, (as […]

Baptized with the Spirit

January 13, 2019 · by · in "The Rosary Prayer by Prayer", Baptism of Jesus, Book, Catholic, Christian, Rosary, spirituality · Leave a comment

“And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). The Baptism of Jesus is rich in symbolism and an indication of a God who loves us. As the epitome of fatherhood, God guides us toward becoming more than a follower but a true reflection of […]

A Caregiver’s Prayer

July 26, 2018 · by · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Death and Dying, Faith, Family, Grieving with Mary, Navigating Alzheimer's, spirituality · Leave a comment

This prayer says it all. We caregivers of faith pray. We pray when we get up in the morning, all day long, and throughout the restless nights. We pray for our loved one and our much-needed strength, courage, and patience. We couldn’t get through the day without knowing God is with us, guiding us, and providing […]

Let’s Make a Deal

April 24, 2018 · by · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Death and Dying, Faith, Grieving with Mary, Health, spirituality · Leave a comment

“Lord, if you help me find a job today, I promise I’ll never complain about going to work. I will go in every day with a smile on my face.” Not all losses are the same but losing a job is close to the top, because it is painful on several levels. The loss of […]

The Budding Rosary

April 19, 2018 · by · in "The Rosary Prayer by Prayer", Book, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Family, Fatima at 100.Fatima Today, Grieving with Mary, Rosary, spirituality · Leave a comment

The rosary is often referred to as a rose garden blooming with Hail Mary roses. Every Hail Mary we pray is like giving Mary a rose. Perhaps that is why many claim to smell a fragrant aroma of roses when they believed Mary was near to them. Our Catholic rosary is rich in history evolving from […]

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