Tag Archives: Grieving with Mary

Mary, the Mother of Jesus

December 7, 2020 · by · in "The Rosary Prayer by Prayer", Book, Catholic, Faith, Family, Fatima at 100.Fatima Today, Grieving with Mary, Rosary · 3 Comments

In the Catholic and Orthodox Church, we celebrate Mary throughout the year. We do so because of her position as Mother of Jesus and her purity. Three special days to remember Mary occur over the next few weeks— The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8) which honors Mary’s conception as a pure vessel in […]

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 […]

Season of Hope and Peace

December 17, 2019 · by · in "The Rosary Prayer by Prayer", Book, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Family, Grieving with Mary · Leave a comment

The hope of Christmas is ours. The angel said so to the shepherds in the field. “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the […]

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. […]

Say It and Pray It

January 3, 2019 · by · in "The Rosary Prayer by Prayer", Catholic, Fatima at 100.Fatima Today, Grieving with Mary, Rosary · 1 Comment

Memorare, Angelus, Hail, Holy Queen, Sub tuum praesidium, and dozens of novenas. We have so many beautiful prayers to Mary, including, my favorite, the Hail Mary. That’s my go-to prayer. I pray Hail Marys throughout the day while working, walking, and of course, while praying the rosary. I even time my baking with Hail Marys. […]

Bring Them Home

February 27, 2017 · by · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Family, Grieving with Mary, spirituality · Leave a comment

The loss of a child leaves a hole in a loving parent’s heart. Whether we lose them through employment or military relocation, disagreements, substance abuse, or death, nothing can replace their absence. The pain may change over time, but it remains in some form until we reunite. Not a day goes by that memories of […]

Exposing Children to Death

August 21, 2016 · by · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Death and Dying · Leave a comment

  I learned early on that death is a part of life. I come from a large Irish/Italian/German family that is constantly in flux. Birth and death are part of the life process and both are cause for celebration. We share the joy when a baby enters our circle, and as much as we miss […]

Mary in the Garden

April 25, 2016 · by · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Family, Grieving with Mary · 3 Comments

It’s time to get that Mary garden planted. If you’ve dreamed of a lovely, peaceful, outdoor space to pray and meditate, plant a Mary garden. Mary gardens have been popular since the first centuries of Christianity. Monasteries created the earliest ones. As Marian devotion grew, so did the number of Mary gardens in both public […]

Sorrow into Success

March 29, 2016 · by · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Family, Grieving with Mary, Health, spirituality · Leave a comment

This generation is greatly blessed to have witnessed several saints in action. Pope Saint John Paul II and the soon to be Saint Mother Teresa are two of the powerful role models we’ve had. In this modern age, we were able to actually see these faith-filled lives in action in real time. We read about them in […]