Happy Feast of St Bartholomew. Mulieris Dignatatem is, by far, my favorite Papal Letter written by St John Paul II. If I could study one thing (aside from sacred scripture) for the rest of my earthly days it would be this. Pope John Paul II released it in 1988, I received it as a gift … Continue reading Conversations for the Modern Catholic Woman
Pondering “Just”
In Catholic terms the word "Just" is most simply defined as: that which is due to anotherThere's more to the word, the virtue and the actions necessitated from living Justly. (Link to New Advent) In quilterly circles Just has a more negative connotation and Once upon a Time I wrote that this word would best … Continue reading Pondering “Just”
Be who God meant you to be,
and you will set the world ablaze. - St Catherine of Siena I put this sticker on the back of my phone case, with some hesitation, hoping it wouldn't interfere with the magnetic ring that allows it to attach to the phone stand in the car. It doesn't, so that's good. The formation director for … Continue reading Be who God meant you to be,
Prayer, Sometimes
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. "Prayer cannot be reduced to the spontaneous outpouring of interior impulse: in order to pray, one must have the will to pray. Nor is it enough to know what … Continue reading Prayer, Sometimes
Sometimes
Sometimes there is a great grace in coming to the keyboard and writing to reflect and ponder on the things. The keyboard isn't quite as effective as writing with pen on paper as there is the mind/body connection that gives us access to our actual thoughts. One thing I like seeing is the places revealed … Continue reading Sometimes
Hold
Hold is my 2026 word of the year. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY3Oye5Ald5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== "I'm holding you in my heart." means I'm praying for you and your intentions. I see the heartache you are experiencing right now and will walk with you through it. I see the joy and am praising with you. I see your grief and am grieving … Continue reading Hold
Experiencing Easter
Today on the Ascension App I offer the daily reflection from the reading from Acts of the Apostles. The daily reflections are only available on the app. Thank you to one of the Dominican Sisters my Sweetie works with for the recommendation. Welcome to all who are dropping by for a visit. Lent was very … Continue reading Experiencing Easter
Before I get on with the Rest of my Day
Twilight in the Bronx There are days when realizations come at you like a thunderbolt from the blue. One of the funniest conversations I had during the two years of formation was with one of the mentors who thought that I am an extrovert. When I shared that I'm a strong introvert she was surprised. … Continue reading Before I get on with the Rest of my Day
Honest Thomas
The Gospel Reading from this weekend is from John 20, with the highlight being Thomas, who, in this moment earns the moniker Doubting Thomas. It is easy to see his doubt, sure. It's easy to hear finger-wagging Jesus scolding Thomas. And yet, is Jesus really scolding Thomas as much as he is stating a truth … Continue reading Honest Thomas
He is Risen as He Said, Alleluia
Alleluia!Hallelujah!Alleluia! The Readings for Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are longer, particularly the Gospel. Palm Sunday and Good Friday we actively, appropriately and rather uncomfortably participate in the Gospel reading. One thing I know about the Gospels, details are important. Now in the place where he had been crucified there was … Continue reading He is Risen as He Said, Alleluia
A Quilter's Heart 