Once again, I am participating in the Worth Revisiting Link-up found at Reconciled to You. I did this last week for the first time, and truly enjoyed reading many other posts. I also enjoy looking back on my own older posts. This post is from March 2, 2015. ********************************************************************************************** You know the old saying…
Laetare…Rejoice!
The 4th Sunday of Lent is Laetare Sunday. Laetare means rejoice in Latin. You see, we are just past the halfway point of Lent, so we begin to anticipate that Easter joy a bit more. Here in the northern hemisphere, our days are getting longer…which I LOVE! We will bump our clocks ahead one hour…
#WorthRevisit: Divine Mercy
Today I am sharing a post from September of 2014. I am doing this as part of the link-up “Worth Revisiting Wednesday” at the blog Reconciled to You with Allison Gingras. I have never participated in this link-up before, but today is the perfect day to do so. You see, this post is about praying…
Preparing for Lent
In just under a week, the Catholic Church (and others who use a liturgical calendar) will begin the beautiful season of Lent. 40 days of fasting, prayer, and alms giving, all with the purpose of growing close to Christ. I realized, I better start getting my Lenten plan together. Of course, there will be the…
#WhyWeMarch 2016
It is late on a Saturday night. I should be in bed, but my head is racing with plans for tomorrow. Like every Sunday morning, I will attend Mass with my husband. After Mass, we will head home for a hearty breakfast, then bundle up in many many layers. Tomorrow is the March for…
My 2016 Spiritual Board of Directors
Happy New Year! It has been quite a while since I have written anything. I could blame it on the “holiday rush,” but that would be disingenuous. I was just too scattered in my various projects…everything from making birthday and Christmas cards to writing new talks for some 2016 events to trying to stay healthy!…
Advent & the Year of Mercy
I am excited to be starting a periodic column in The Catholic Post; the official diocesan paper for Peoria. It is related to my work as PDCCW Evangelization Chair. Here is a link to the issue. My article is on page 17…something my husband has already shared on Facebook! So grateful for his support! Ways…
30 Days of Gratitude…Day #3
Hey, look…it’s around 10:00 pm again! This better not become a habit! Bruce is working another 12 hour shift, and he called me a couple of hours ago while on break. He asked about my day; I spent most of it in Peoria for a Diocesan Council of Catholic Women event. I knew it would…
30 Days of Gratitude… Day 2
Oh my. It is nearly 10 p.m. I haven’t forgotten about this post, I have just been busy doing other things. Bruce and I got up early this morning and went to Mass for All Souls Day, then enjoyed breakfast at one of our favorite eateries. He had to go into work for a 12…
30 Days of Gratitude: 2015 Edition
I have been sitting with my laptop for quite a while tonight. It’s a cool and quiet Sunday evening. Mass was beautiful this morning, as we celebrated All Saints Day. Bruce and I enjoyed a hearty meal at the annual Spaghetti Supper at our local Catholic school. And he beat me in 500 Rummy…twice. It…