Prayers

Bits & Pieces

I didn’t really intend for my recent blogging fast to last as long as it did, but life just sort of swallowed me up and there was little free time to do much of anything, including blog. The break was good for me, but I’m not sure I reaped much spiritually, which was the point.Read the whole post >>

The Feast Before the Famine

The girls and I have a tradition of splurging on sundaes on Fat Tuesday. We obviously do not take this indulgence lightly. Yesterday’s binge Do not judge me. It was Fat Tuesday, so you’re supposed to eat fattening things, right? It was also my birthday. (Guess how old young I am!) Oh, and I’m fourRead the whole post >>

The God Box

Like most people, I have many hopes, wishes, and prayers etched on my heart. Some are personal intentions; other times I speak to God on the behalf of others. Sometimes my prayers are about giving thanks. More often than I’d like to admit my prayers are big whine fests. In the past, I’d scribble downRead the whole post >>

Bedtime Prayer

“Will you stay with me?” I hear the small voice call to me. My oldest daughter is still not asleep. Unlike her younger sisters, especially my Rachel, Madeline’s vespertine mood is not quiet or calm. She’s moving until the very second she finally slips into nighttime hibernation mode. In recent months, I’ve decided I canRead the whole post >>

Consolation of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Because I haven’t had time to choose my own words wisely or much at all, I’ll rely on Mary’s words on this great feast day and Gaudete Sunday instead: “Hear and let it penetrate your heart, my dear. Let nothing discourage you, nothing depress you, Let nothing alter your heart or your countenance. Do notRead the whole post >>