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Presentation of Mary
You, O Mother, are close to all and protect all, and although our eyes are unable to see you, we know, O Most Holy One, that you dwell among all of us and make yourself present in the most varied … Continue reading
My Jesus
My Jesus, your humanity fills me with joy today as you remind me of the importance of the bliss of a child in his loving mother’s arms. Please guide me back to Mary’s arms so that I too may be … Continue reading
Catholic Men and Women and Twitter
Thomas of Identified Catholic tweeted this question: You will note that it is clearly directed at his male followers. I proceeded to (not entirely ironically) illustrate what I believe to be the underlying cause by responding to his tweet with a joke … Continue reading
What I Wore Sunday: Like Déjà Vu All Over Again
Last Sunday I saw that a few participants in What I Wore Sunday posted about the fact that they do not have excessive amounts of clothing and thus do not have enough variation to allow for infinite interesting posts about what they … Continue reading
From the Spirit of St Elizabeth As it Informed Her Life
From earliest youth she opened her heart in warm, compassionate love for all who suffered and were oppressed. She was moved to feed the hungry and to tend the sick, but was never satisfied with warding off material need alone, … Continue reading
Saint Gertrude of Helfta
Inscribe with your precious blood, most merciful Lord, your wounds on my heart, that I may read in them both your sufferings and your love. May the memory of your wounds ever remain in the hidden places of my heart, … Continue reading
Pursuing Problematic Stereotypes: Dating and Dishonest Gender Roles
This is the second in a set of posts about things that I tell my sisters. It may not make much sense to you if you do not come from the same place as my sisters and I do. What I … Continue reading
Real Catholic Women’s Questions: Pre-Cana Natural Family Planning Class While On the Pill?
Q: I have to do natural family planning class but I am on the pill… any suggestions for that? A: First of all, congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Marriage preparation can be a stressful time under any circumstance, and it is good … Continue reading
Another Syrian Widow
I reach for the water But the doubt stops my hand You must help me, my God I cannot understand This thirst is above real I am parched for the truth But I no longer hope It is too hard … Continue reading
Mary, Our Mother
Most Glorious Virgin Mary, Be with the Church today. Show us that you are not only Our Lady, but truly Our Mother.