Story after story we hear of saints who gave up everything to follow Christ. One of these saints happens to be my patron, St. Anthony of Padua.
Read MoreIn my high school there was this girl, let’s call her, Kate. Now, Kate was super popular and funny. She was the epitome of what I’d describe as “cool”.
Read MoreWhen God called me to have children only months after getting married it wasn’t at all what I’d expected. We live in a world that includes five-year plans and Pinterest articles named "5 Steps You Should Take Before Having Kids!”
Read MoreIf I had to run through a list to check myself on what Paul reminds us to do in today’s reading, it would go a little like this:
Do nothing out of selfishness: um...
Regard others as more important than yourself: well...
Look out for the interests of others before your own: *beads of sweat forming*
Have the same attitude as Christ: *hides face and runs away*
Read MoreFriends, I know we’ve just met, but I have a secret to tell you. Let’s keep it between us, okay?
Here it goes.
Read MoreWelcome sisters to Philippians, one of the most joyful books in the Bible. Despite being locked away in prison, Paul writes this letter to thank the Philippians for their concern and care of him.
Read MoreHoly moly, sisters! We’re here! The last day of this 3-week long study has arrived, and I hope that you’ve learned and loved as much along this journey as I have.
Read MoreThe history of the rosary began with Saint Dominic, a famous preacher. His goal was to teach people the truth about Jesus.
Read MoreOur Lady of Fatima has been said to have been foretold in Revelations, and Mary had set requests she made of mankind through the three children she visited.
Read MoreI’m not the type of person that can just whip out a free-form prayer at the drop of a hat.
Read MoreOur Lady of Guadalupe is the Patron Saint of the Americas, and her feast day is December 12th. When people first started coming from Europe to the New World, they sought gold, religious freedoms, and conversions of the natives.
Read MoreIf we want to be as holy and grace-filled as possible, what better way than to imitate our dear sweet Mother Mary?
Read MoreFebruary 11th is the Marian Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. This apparition was so important, and is so special that our Church has dedicated an entire feast day to it.
Read MoreI have always been very fascinated by the Marian apparitions. It’s just so overwhelmingly awesome to think that there are so many people with the wonderful faith and fortune to have witnessed our dear Mother appear in person.
Read MoreOften, when I’m saying my prayers or praying a decade of the rosary before bed (those nights you just can’t get to sleep? Try a decade of the rosary; it’s so peaceful and calming, it helps me almost right away!)
Read MoreThere are many reasons to pray the rosary. It is cathartic, it’s simple to keep track of, and best of all, Mary offers fifteen promises to those who pray the rosary.
Read More“A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars...”.
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