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Nothing has pushed me to the edge like motherhood. I’m glad I was ignorant of the amount of work and stress involved in this adventure, or I might have declined my handsome prince’s offer of marriage and run straight to the convent. (Though, that said, I’m pretty sure it’s not easier there. In fact, it’s [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Faith'
The Habit of Prayer
February 2nd, 2012 · 4 Comments · Faith, writing
Tags: Catholic Times·Faith·Finding Faith in Everyday Life·prayer·writing
Praying for Others Changes Me
January 31st, 2012 · No Comments · Faith
A couple of years ago, I was struck over the head with a thought that wouldn’t go away: I’m supposed to pray for other people. It felt so…well, so inconsequential. I want to be a Woman of Action, a Person Who Brings Good Change, a Warrior and Adventurer. And praying? Just praying? Really, God? So I did [...]
Married Mary
January 23rd, 2012 · 2 Comments · Faith, Inspired by Mary
A Mary Moment Monday post Today’s the feast of the espousal of Mary, which means we celebrate the fact that she was married. (More about the espousal of Mary here.) It’s easy to forget that Mary was a married woman. It’s also easy to imagine that marriage, for Mary and Joseph, was something easy. Mary [...]
Tags: Faith·marriage·mary·Mary Moment Monday
Mid-January Takes: Lent on My Mind, Cool Video, & Pick of the Week
January 20th, 2012 · 4 Comments · Books, Quick Takes
— 1 — So last week, as I was jumping up and down about the cover of my newest book, I neglected to mention one key thing: It’s not available for pre-order yet. Don’t you worry. I will let you know when it is! — 2 — I have a whole pile of Lenten books [...]
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Lent Prep – A Book for Your Journey
January 17th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Books, Reviews
I sat down to read Simplifying the Soul: Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit, by Paula Huston, with the intention of just reading the first section. Then I decided I could read the first couple of sections. And then I read the whole book. In my defense, I had a whole evening before me and I [...]
