I’m terrible at this…

… but I’m going to have another go. To date, there is not a single novena I have successfully completed from start to finish. Part of me really fears the saying “be careful what you pray for.” That’s how strongly and firmly I believe in the power of prayer. I am going to lay that fear aside for now…

A reader sent me this fantastic link detailing how Rod Dreher met his wife. Think what you will of Mr. Dreher, but there is no denying his story is indeed miraculous by no stretch of the meaning of the word.

So being terrible at love, prayer and follow through, this seemed like an excellent finale to my most arduous year and a superb way to kick off the start of my quiet introspective dating sabbatical.

My final prayer before surrendering Spouse Search 2010; for the Lord to bring me a good Catholic husband and help us find each other … or remove the desire from my heart entirely.

Day one…