The Gospel According to...

Starting a week from now, one of my favorite priests is beginning a multi-part lecture on the writings of Saint John. In particular he wants to cover his Gospel and his epistles, though he does plan to touch on Revelation. I am very excited about this not only because this priest has helped me immensely in my own faith formation, but because of the subject too.

Nearly a year ago I was in RCIA and needed to choose a saint under whose name I would be confirmed. This was hard for me since quite... [Read More]

So Here I Am

I've never blogged before. Who'd really care what I have to say? Time will tell, I suppose. Who am I? My name is fairly vague. I'm a wife, a mother, a daughter, sister and friend. I'm also a Girl Scout leader, PTA board member, co-owner of a web-based local mom's group, as well as a chauffeur to little people, home-maker, chief cook and bottle washer. On occasion, I even go to a job that pays. I'm also a nurse. Most importantly, I am honored to call myself a Catholic.

I grew up in a lukewarm f... [Read More]

The Annunciation of St....

“...Behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.’”

Prior to this dream, St. Joseph had just found out that Mary was with child, and was considering what course of action to take. He was considering putting her away quietly, in order that she would not suffer public shame. Joseph was ‘the just man’ in that he was trying to do what was right, but also showed a... [Read More]

What does it mean to be...

To be a Carmelite means to be in the company of the beloved (God) whom we know loves us. (St. Teresa of Avila)

Our charism is prayer and prayerful service to the church. Out of our contemplative prayer, comes the grace to infuse our ministry with love and it becomes spiritually potent. In other words, our ministry becomes effective only to the degree of our union with God. If we are close to God, then we can give Him to others. If we are distant from God, then we will only give ourselves.
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This Evening's Plans

I had a date tonight with a handsome young man who is not my husband.

Shock, horror, etc. Haha.

My date was with my son. He is six years old and the sweetest little man I've ever laid eyes on. On our date, we prayed together. We prayed the Holy Rosary, focusing on the Glorious Mysteries.. My seven-year old prefers to pray to herself in her head, in private. I'm happy that she is praying. She has the biggest heart of any child I have ever known. And my two year old's speech is coming along, b... [Read More]