Honor or Worship? my thoughts and understandings …part 1

I am only going to touch on the surface of this topic for now and have in the past been very conflicted about the topic myself. I was raised Catholic and with the name Mary, I always felt a special connection to Our Blessed Mother, Jesus’s mom and to a few saints such as StContinue reading “Honor or Worship? my thoughts and understandings …part 1”

Another Day

Thoughts from a troubled soul…Challenged by life happenstances I strive to remain firm in my belief of God’s substantial providence. The state of the world lends to the strife and struggle in my life. Prices rising, increase in rent, clients having the same issues leads to a need for more clients and yet my goalsContinue reading “Another Day”

He is Risen, He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

To paraphrase the homily from Easter Mass, Love died on Good Friday, was silent on Holy Saturday, and returned to us on Easter Sunday when Christ rose from the dead. His sacrifice for our salvation was the most amazing gift ever given. He gave all, for all, and that gift is always there, but aContinue reading “He is Risen, He is risen indeed! Alleluia!”

Week 6~ Preparation

Hey Y’all, I decided to switch it up and may go to a weekly blog because the demands of life are many and managing my time is a part of the bigger plan. It all comes with the territory when you own your own business and are the only employee. Then there are the everydayContinue reading “Week 6~ Preparation”

Day 33~ Gratitude

Trigger warning ~ abortion/child loss. There is so much in life to be grateful for, even in the challenges and sorrows we face. How many times do things that feel so heavy, lead us eventually to an unexpected joy? The hardships and struggles I’ve had to face, pale so much in comparison to that ofContinue reading “Day 33~ Gratitude”

Day 30 ~ Litany of Humility

O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being loved…From the desire of being extolled …From the desire of being honored …From the desire of being praised …From the desire of being preferred to others…From the desire of being consulted …FromContinue reading “Day 30 ~ Litany of Humility”

Day 22 – Envy

Hi there! Today’s readings included the story of Israel, and his son Joseph and his brother’s. Envy took a toll on that family, as it does many. For years the deception led to a separation which was heartbreaking to the father. Eventually the truth came out, but not until after much hardship and a reunionContinue reading “Day 22 – Envy”

Day 21 ~ Living Water

Good Morning and Welcome! Thank you for joining my contemplation of a portion of today’s Mass reading from Jeremiah 17:7-8…being planted by the water. One of my biggest ongoing struggles is trusting in the Lord. There is no good reason for my struggle because the Lord always shows up when I need Him and callContinue reading “Day 21 ~ Living Water”