When I was a kid, I used to dread Lent coming. It’s 40 days of fasting from something, no meat on Fridays, and a somber, reflective time. I remember having to think hard about what I was giving up and not really taking it seriously because I did not see the point. “Because we are… Continue reading Lent is coming, what are you giving up?
Author: Sarah
St. Bernadette, she’s one of my fave’s
Today is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous 18 times, the first time on February 11, 1858. It had to have been cold that day in the Pyrenees mountains and Bernadette “heard something in the wind” that made her want to cross the river to the grotto, where Mary… Continue reading St. Bernadette, she’s one of my fave’s
Holy (or God) moments
There are moments in our lives that can only be described as holy. Sometimes I hear people calling them “God moments” I have no other words to describe them. It’s the moment that is so divinely perfect, that a human could not have possibly arranged. Some are as simple as people letting me in on… Continue reading Holy (or God) moments
Are you a cheerful giver?
In every church at some point in the year, the “the money talk” happens. This week, one the annual talks happened at my church. I was listening to the talk about how important it is to tithe, etc. The pastor wasn’t asking anyone to give a certain amount, he was asking people to give to… Continue reading Are you a cheerful giver?
What blessings are coming from the challenges?
I have had this question written on a sticky note for awhile now. One Bible study I have been doing this year has to do with the book of Romans. There is a weekly verse and it comes with questions. This was one of the questions. It’s been on my mind frequently in the past… Continue reading What blessings are coming from the challenges?
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?
What do you know about this doctor of the church? Here is how he has influenced my life. In the Catholic church, we celebrate different saints on each day of the year. St. Thomas Aquinas’ feast day is on January 28th. I learned much of what I know about him from attending Aquinas College in… Continue reading Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?
The Serenity prayer
Do you ever find yourself saying this prayer and wondering if it’s even possible? I found myself in a sideways kind of day last week. A day that doesn’t start well, the middle gets kind of complicated, and by the time I’m done for the day, I’m just done. In the middle of that morning… Continue reading The Serenity prayer
God’s Promise
What does Psalm 121 have to say to us? I stumbled across this psalm on New Years Eve. It was on a card that said “God’s Promise, Psalm 121 verses 7-8”. I am not gonna lie. Knowing Bible verses by heart is not my forte. I looked it up. I can probably sing you lots… Continue reading God’s Promise
God’s calling. Are you listening?
God is constantly communicating with us. Are you stopping long enough to listen? This week during mass, one of the deacons gave the sermon. He was asking us if we are living our vocations. He said: “God is like a radio station. He is always broadcasting, we just aren’t always on the same frequency to… Continue reading God’s calling. Are you listening?
Who plays the supporting role in your life?
Have you ever stopped to think about the role God plays in your life and the role you play in others? When you visit the Rodin museum in Paris, what may strike you is how large the sculptures are. You may also notice that every piece has several iterations; that one you see in the… Continue reading Who plays the supporting role in your life?