I have been reading a beautiful Lenten reflection book called A Time of Renewal: Daily Reflections for the Lenten Season by Mother Mary Francis. I love Mother Mary because she has a beautiful way of "wringing out scripture". If you have read scripture a lot, then you know that each time you read the bible… Continue reading Meditations on Scripture (and the realities of Mass!)
My Week 2/5/26
What I've been reading lately.... I just finished this book this week and it was a keeper! I've recently stumbled across Mother Mary Francis, a poor Claire abbess, who gave amazing talks to her cloister over her 40 years of leading the community. Lucky for us, someone was smart enough to keep a record of… Continue reading My Week 2/5/26
Goal Update 1/31/26
For my body: Walk at least 500 miles this year I walked 49 miles in January. Do two strength workouts each week I did 10 strength workouts in January Eat 5 fruits and vegetables daily I need to improve on this for February! I averaged only 3 fruit/veggies each day in January Drink 80 oz… Continue reading Goal Update 1/31/26
Meditations on Obedience
If you were to ask me, "What is the one of the hardest things about being a Catholic?" I would say obedience. But....if you were to ask me, "What is the most liberating thing about being a Catholic?" I would say the gift of obedience...hands down! How can something be hard and be a gift… Continue reading Meditations on Obedience
Mediations on Hope
As I pray my rosary, I try to find different ways to enter into the mysteries. Sometimes, I put myself into the mind of Jesus, or Mary, or maybe even an Angel watching nearby. These are always illuminating and bring something beautiful out of the mystery I am meditating on. Yesterday, after a day filled… Continue reading Mediations on Hope
Goals for 2026
This year I am trying to grow in holiness, improve my health (like everyone right now!), and be more intentional with my family time. My word for this year is peace. It's the one thing that I've realized I have been lacking the most over the past year that has contributed to a lot of… Continue reading Goals for 2026
What I have been loving lately
1.Scott Hahn I owe Scott Hahn an apology. I unfairly labeled him as an elite, snobby, academic theologian, who talked above everyone's head, when really....he is a highly approachable, warm academic who absolutely does not talk above your head except for throwing an occasional obscure word in there every page or so that has you… Continue reading What I have been loving lately
Frugal Things
Kid's bulletin I stumbled upon this cool resource this past week and quickly printed off 100 for the kids at our church. The site is called The Kids' Bulletin and it's free! It's basically activities for kids to do based on the Sunday bible readings and saint days for the week. I saw a lot… Continue reading Frugal Things
Goal Updates for Week 27
I didn't mean to drop off the face of the Earth, but I started a new job (after 17 years as a stay at home mom!) so life got crazy busy!! I am currently working at my church semi-full time as the Director of Religious Education and part time as a Youth Group leader. Back… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 27
Things making me happy lately
Fully celebrating Lent I remember hearing a sermon about how you should seek the sacraments more often to grow your faith and those words just ran off of me like water. How can going to mass (more often than once a week) and confession (more than twice a year) really grow my faith?? Seems like… Continue reading Things making me happy lately
Clinging to the Little Way 