“Don’t worry Joy, God never gives us more than we can handle“. Often times when I have been faced with a difficult task, decision, or situation I have to go through, I have had people with good intentions attempt to encourage me with these exact words. Is this really true? Or is this just something…
5 Steps How To Deepen Prayer Life
I have been asked several times about my prayer routine and how to deepen your prayer life. I thought I would write a post outlining just what I do just in case some of you may be interested as well. This is just an outline of my personal prayer time as it looks now. I…
Not The ‘Perfect’ Mother’s Day I Dreamed Of
Yes, yesterday was Mother’s Day. It was supposed to be exactly the way I had imagined. It was going to be a Happy Mother’s Day for sure. We attended Mass over the TV. Next I was expecting everyone to be smiling and happy to celebrate me – the mom. Preparing for a joyful day How…
The Lady-Comp Baby Fertility Monitor Gave Me Confidence In NFP
Life before the Lady-comp Baby Fertility Monitor I know that there are some people out there that practice Natural Family Planning. And, in theory, every practicing Catholic couple should be. But, in reality, there are many couples, Catholic or not, who choose not to follow this method of living out their marriage vows. They have…
What If Your Body Is Truly God’s Temple?
I know you have heard it said before – that your body is a temple. Actually, we are told in Sacred Scripture that our body is God’s temple -a temple for the Living God. Our bodies are a gift from God himself. And we live our lives as representatives of that gift. So, what we…
Just Use A ‘Jesus’ Coffee Cup & When Necessary, Use Words?
“Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi This has been a statement that I have heard for at least twenty three years. It is attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Though St. Francis never really stated this, it does have a powerful message. But, even when I first heard it, it…
Home, Irritated, & Trying To Experience A Holy Week
So, here we are on Monday of Holy Week. Trying to focus on the joy & celebration of Easter Sunday just six days away. Usually, we live this Holy week by having Mass on Monday, Wednesday, Holy Thursday, and then Good Friday Service. But, this year we are all home and living this week in…
