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?
Category: January 2024
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?
Be who you are and be it well.
What makes you, well you? Have you ever pondered your uniqueness? Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? Sure, they all look similar falling from the sky, but if we looked at them closely, we would be able to see their glorious differences. People are not far off from snowflakes. Each person has… Continue reading Be who you are and be it well.
Confession is good for the soul.
What is confession and why should you do it? In many faith traditions, there is a type of confession, or repentance for sins. In the Catholic and Orthodox traditions we go to confession- that is, we confess our sins to a priest and he absolves us from them. We then vow to not do them… Continue reading Confession is good for the soul.
What prayers do you say before bed?
What is night prayer and how can we incorporate it into our bedtime routine? Do you say prayers before bed? The time right before I fall asleep seems sacred somehow. When I was little, I remember saying the guardian angel prayer before bed. If I couldn’t sleep, my mom told me to say a Hail… Continue reading What prayers do you say before bed?
The struggle is real, who is by your side?
When you are facing challenges, where do you turn? Everyone’s life looks shiny and perfect on social media. Life isn’t like that. It’s not a movie where everything turns out perfectly. We live our lives in the imperfect, messy, day to day grind. It’s filled with laundry, commutes, meal-prep, arguments, and beautiful, silent moments when… Continue reading The struggle is real, who is by your side?
O come let us adore Him….
What is adoration and why should I take the time to do it? Good question. We Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the true presence of Christ. When you go to “adoration”, you are truly in the presence of God. The purpose is to pause, pray, and be with God. In Catholic churches all around… Continue reading O come let us adore Him….