"Grace does not destroy nature but perfects it." – Summa Theologica, Part 1, 1:8 There is a phrase that is popular in our culture. I hear it in music, TV, books, and other media. It is the phrase, "People never change". Is it even possible for that to be true? Time is change. The phrase …
Lenten Journey: Anger and Control Part II
Now that we have worked to identify what triggers we have that cause us anger, let's look at the fact that these are all tied to some form of control. Usually anger arises out of a desire to control someone's feelings i.e. we want them to be sorry for what they did to us. The …
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Finding Quiet During Lent
Our world is noisy. Even when we are sitting in silence in front our computers (as I am doing right now), it is still noisy. I don't mean the keys on the keyboard or the gentle hum of the fan. I mean the pictures, articles, debates, violence, etc. It is never ending. It is a …
Me in a Metaphor-New Blog
I love to write. I just lack the discipline and time to write every single day. I am a Catholic, wife, mom, and full-time graduate student. I am also slowly learning how to be a disciple of Our Lord's. I have tried my hand at various blogs. They never seem to really reflect who I …
Getting Rid of Our Counterfeits In Order to Grow in Holiness
I am going to be honest, lately, I have really been struggling to read prominent Catholic bloggers. It does not matter where they sit on the spectrum of "spirit of Vatican II" to rad trad. In the Catholic blogosphere, the writers have almost created their own Magisterium. As I read various blogs, I find myself …
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It’s Friday: Fast and Pray for the Persecuted
It is Friday, be sure to fast and pray for the persecuted. Check out Help Nasara to give alms. God bless you!
Helping the Persecuted in the Middle East
My Daughter Stands in Solidarity with the Persecuted
My “Nun” Sticker Arrived!!!
My Help Nasara "Nun" sticker arrived today from my friend who got the printing done for our group. Show your support for persecuted Christians and minorities in Iraq and Syria by purchasing one of our stickers or car magnets at our Etsy store. All funds raised ($2.30 per item) go to the Catholic Near East …
Why You Should Buy Our “Nun” Sticker
It's hard. You are inundated with letters and emails asking for money. There are starving children everywhere, unborn babies being murdered, children are sick, diseases are all over, and the list goes on and on. I get it. I receive address labels from various charities every year and I feel a pang of guilt every …
Swimming the Depths 