"One of the Spiritual Works of Mercy is to "pray for the dead." As we begin to head toward Memorial Day 2019, I am honored to be able to offer this free Novena manuscript on my blog. I am hoping that you will join me in praying for the very special Holy (Military) Souls in Purgatory... the ones who have given all in service to our country - both during and after their time in service..."
Tag: Prayer Life
Giving Up My Heart’s Desires: #WorthRevisit in Time for Lent
"For the first time in my cradle-Catholic life existence, I truly felt I walked away from Lent with an understanding of what it means to sacrifice - not in a painful sacrificial way, but perhaps in a manner which was more spiritually connected with the reason and the introspective nature of Lent." Today, I'm revisiting a post as part of #WorthRevisit I previous wrote about non-traditional fasting, and explore another approach to the three pillars of Lent.
Bold, Brave, Catholic: Finding Strength in Prayer and the Word
I invite you to join in on this new series of "Bold, Brave, Catholic" individuals who are living in normal, everyday situations, but in a Bold, Brave, Catholic manner.
A Simple Invitation: A Lesson Learned this Advent Season
"Advent is a time where we are encouraged to go deeper into a relationship with God - to take what faith you have been given, and to go deeper."
Today, I explore some of the deep, intense thoughts which have plagued my mind for several weeks - and, hopefully impart some inspiration from a dear friend, as well as some I have found while spending time in prayer.
Overcoming an Obstacle
Sometimes, praying is hard;
Sometimes, I don't want to pray;
Sometimes, I feel like doing anything else, rather than praying.
What's my solution?