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Quarantine Quote
“Watch, O Lord, with those who wake or watch or weep tonight, and give your angels and saints charge over those who sleep. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ….
Corona and the True Crown
A couple months ago, my husband and I watched an insightful movie called A Quiet Place. It features a strange time in which mysterious deadly creatures devour any soul who…
Invitation to Share Sanity and Sanctity
Our Lady, wreathed in flowers, is boldly displayed on Mirna’s front porch as a beacon of light in dark times and a sign of her protective mantle over families. Mirna…
Lockdown Longing – A Broken Road to Renewal
My son turns to me and says what my heart aches, “If we can’t go to church, I want Christ to make his home in my heart.” I can sense…
Coronavirus – A Mother’s Survivor Guide: Part Two
Three weeks ago, coronavirus lambasted Italy, where my family lives. My husband’s work and my children’s schools transitioned to online platforms. The Italian government made it illegal to leave one’s…
The Feast of the Annunciation and a New Awakening of the Domestic Church
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel came to Our Lady and asked her of her willingness to carry the child Jesus in her womb….
Sheltering in Place
It’s been a couple of weeks now, this new normal. Our once highly anticipated Spring Break has taken on the struggles of a new Lent, a second Lent. The notion…
Quote of the Week
“Do not look forward to the trials and crosses of this life with fear. Rather, look to them with full confidence that, as they arise, God, to whom you belong,…
For You are at My Side
Watching the news and reading Facebook accounts this past week has been surreal. There is fear and sadness as our churches close and we are denied the Eucharist. Mothers especially…
DIY Foot Scrub
I decided to put this recipe together after reflecting on Jesus washing the disciples’ feet. It is so humbling to think about washing someone’s feet. I do not like feet…
Coronavirus – A Mother’s Survivor Guide: Part One
I live in Italy, where the Coronavirus hit three weeks ago. Like you are experiencing now, schools closed, as did churches and many businesses. The Italian government has enforced a…
A True Blue Joe
I distinctly remember saying to my husband that “Joseph” was not one of the names we should consider for our sons. It was just such a common, nothing special name…
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