When I began processing my father’s death back in February of this year (2025), I wrote a couple of articles about death and family struggles. As a Catholic, I am still surprised how I am witnessing the deep sorrow for a loved one in the dying process. Sometimes I am even shocked about the great measures taken to try to extend a loved one’s life even though their life is filled with pain, agony and deep sadness. This has led... Read more
Sometimes I just feel lost. The world can be hard. I know who I am, but I don’t always trust whose I am. I will be strong on a path heading towards something good and then BAM! Something just hits me. It is doubt and fear. I begin to question everything I am doing. Do I need to do more? Do I need to do less? Am I headed in the direction that God wants me to travel? How do... Read more
My husband suffers from depression. He is willing to talk about it freely now. When we dated and got married, there were no signs. Sure we had our struggles. He didn’t share his feelings, but he was a man. He was taught not to. One day, life just got to be too much. He could no longer cope. What do you do when the one you love begins to disappear into the shadows of depression? Many marriages struggle silently. Each... Read more
This year, I started listening to Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Catechism in a Year podcast to continue my knowledge and growth in faith. I have always used the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) as a resource, so it has been great diving in and studying it. Fr. Mike shares the information in a very personable way. Day 109 of the podcast entitled “Mystery of Union With God” talks about CCC 772–780 . The Church’s hierarchy is set up for God’s love... Read more
Have you ever been so busy that even prayer feels like a chore? It is getting harder and harder to fit life into our days. Our kids are rushed to school and from school to activity after activity. True family time is becoming extremely rare. We are rushing to get things accomplished, to finish first, to finish best, to finish. We are living the busy life, but what are the rewards? What are we missing out on? A friend... Read more
The following represents opinions and accumulated information. Please read and determine your own opinion. I believe there is an eerie alignment between Donald Trump’s rise to power and ancient prophecies. What comes to mind for me is Nostradamus‘ famous prediction of three Antichrists. They are said to be Napoleon, Hitler, and the third is to come. Could Donald Trump be the third Antichrist mentioned by Nostradamus, and are there scriptural connections to back this idea? Who Was Nostradamus? For those... Read more
I have been wanting to share my faith journey for a while now. I think it is just an ordinary story of following along and then falling into faith. Our journey begins when we are born. It is shaped first by family and then by education and friends. Despite what other people may encourage or force upon you, your faith is something that resides in you. It is yours. You ultimately decide how it grows, when it grows and if... Read more
Recently, my husband and I watched a movie from 1998 called Pleasantville. It was a really good movie. The movie broaches subjects such as sex, lying, reputation, unhappiness, boredom and change. It focuses on how people do conform to what is expected by the majority and what happens if they don’t conform to expectations. The movie reflects on societal changes and struggles. It demonstrates what can happen when you step out in faith. It focuses on the outcome of being... Read more
My husband loves football. He has his favorite teams and they are the ones he grew up with. After we moved to another state, his team favorites did not change. Many say “Home is where the heart is.” That means that no matter where you live, it can be home. In March of 1993, the NFL created the free agency system. This meant that players were free to play for any team after completing four or more seasons of service... Read more
The Power of the Lord’s Prayer in Lent Lent is a season of repentance, reflection, and renewal. It is never too late to get started and it is a great practice for every day Christian living. I would like to introduce the Lord’s Prayer as a model for deepening your relationship with God during Lent. The Lord’s Prayer as found in Matthew 6:9-13 reads, “This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your... Read more
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