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…
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…
Declaring His Praise
It’s been a while since I have posted. I have been busy preparing for some events this month, plus making a boatload of birthday cards for friends and family. Lots of fall birthdays! As I have been working on some talks, I went through a file of presentations from several years ago. It’s funny to…