“Keep the joy of loving God in your heart and share this joy with all you meet, especially your family. Be holy.”— St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
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Tag: Virtue
Blind Spots
In the human eye, there is a “blind spot” this is the spot where the optic nerve passes through the retina and does not detect images. Emde Mariotte, a Catholic priest and pioneering physicist, made this discovery which greatly impacted the field of optics, offering a greater understanding of the natural world while offering a deeper appreciation for the genius of God’s creation. He integrated his faith and scientific work, seeing each other as complementary to the other.
Continue reading “Blind Spots”Understanding Christianity
Please prayfully ask yourself the following question 🙋♀️ :
Am I pursuing Christ seriously and attempting to follow him in every aspect of my life?
Continue reading “Understanding Christianity”Are You Giving Up?
How is your lent going? Are you giving up on your commitments or are you staying the course?
The first part of lent is giving up.
Continue reading “Are You Giving Up?”Now And At The Hour
From The Brilliance:
Oh Spirit of God
Speak Your peace, speak Your peace
Oh Spirit of God
Speak Your peace, speak Your peace
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen, amen
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
Oh merciful God
Forgive us, forgive us
Oh merciful God
Forgive us, forgive us
For all the things we have done and left undone
For all the things we have done and left undone
Oh Son of God
Rescue us, rescue us
Oh Son of God
Rescue us, rescue us
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen, amen
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen
By Our Love
“The true measure of loving God is to love Him without measure.”— St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Continue reading “By Our Love”Pilgrim of Hope
The notion of the Jubilee Year holds profound spiritual significance in the Catholic Church, inviting believers to engage in faith, mercy, and community renewal to restore our relationship with God and one another. Rooted in biblical traditions, as mentioned in Leviticus, it serves as a divine blueprint for reclaiming dignity among God’s people, emphasizing reflection, repentance, and celebration within the Church.
Continue reading “Pilgrim of Hope”Non io ma Dio
“Non io ma Dio” is an Italian phrase that translates to “Not me, but God” in English. It is attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis, a young man who dedicated his life to God. This is pure humility, knowing our place and God’s place. This position opens our hearts to trust God in everything.
Continue reading “Non io ma Dio”Why Fast?
It took me awhile to understand the grace of fasting and what a valuable tool it is to help sanctify my life. Fasting gives us new skins for the new wine of the kingdom of God.
Continue reading “Why Fast?”Make. Every.Effort.
Winnow not in every wind, and do not start off in every direction (Sirach 5:11).
Distractions are a real thing in our world. I find the “noises” vying for my attention can be overwhelming if I’m not grounded and firm within my connection with God.
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Smitten With Goodness 