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Books Read: December 2023 Edition
These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan The Stolen Heir by Holly Black Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black Grit Don't Quit by Bianca Juarez Olthoff The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black A Queen of Thieves & Chaos by K.A. Tucker Quantum Supremacy by Michio Kaku A Curse of Blood &a…
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Prayers for December 2023
We are still working on our 54 day rosary novena leading into Christmas. I think I would like to take part in a Our Lady of Guadalupe novena, Infant of Prague novena, and maybe Epiphany. I just get so excited for Advent and Christmas. How about you?
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Books Read: November 2023 Edition
The Right Kind of Wrong by Amy C. Edmondson Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Think Faster Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams Behind The Seams by Dolly Parton Exactly What to Say for Real Estate Agents by Phil M. Jones The Awe of God by John Bevere 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders Murder at Midnight by Katharine Schellman The Hundred Years' War on Palestine…
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Prayers for November 2023
We will be doing a 54 day rosary novena leading into Christmas. I would also take part in a St. Gertrude novena. How about you?
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Books Read: October 2023 Edition
The Cloisters by Katy Hays Silence in the Library by Katharine Schellman The Eucharist in Scripture by The St. Paul Center Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas The Wicked Remain by Laura Pohl The Grimrose Girls by Laura Pohl The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton Deep Conversion Deep Prayer by Thomas Dubay, S.M. Not That Fancy by Reba McEntire Holy Unhappiness by Aman…
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Praying for Priests: A Call to Spiritual Solidarity
When people seek to undermine religion, their first target is often the priest. The reason is simple – when there is no priest, there is no sacrifice, and when there is no sacrifice, there is no religion. Priests are the linchpin that connects the Divine with the human, the sacred with the worldly. Their role is indispensable, and their spiritual well-being is of par…
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The Profound Role of Priests in Our Faith
In the intricate tapestry of the Catholic faith, priests hold a unique and central role. They are the shepherds, the mediators, and the conduits through which the divine grace and sacraments flow to the faithful. In the words of the Magnificat Year for Priests Companion, "At the sight of a spire, you may say, 'What is there? The Body of our Lord. Why is it t…
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Prayers for October 2023
I will be taking part in the All Souls novena for souls in purgatory and possibly another one or two. How about you?
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Books Read: September 2023 Edition
Everyday Utopia by Kristen R. Ghodsee Fulfulled Study by Ascension Press Praying for Priests by Kathleen Beckman Fulfilled by Sonja Corbitt Assassin of Reality by Arina & Sergey Dyanchenko Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake Doctors and Distillers by Camper English Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey Book of Night by Holly Black Fou…
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Books Read: August 2023 Edition
An Exorcist Tells His Story by Fr. Gabriele Amorth Living with the Monks by Jesse Itzler Brick by Brick by David Robertson Lego Ninjago Season 11 by William N. Andrews Lego Ninjago School for Crooks by Meredith Rusu Friends 2 by Lego Friends Friends 1 by Lego Friends The Lego Story by Jens Andersen Learning Humility by Richard J. Foster Inheritance by Katharine McG…
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Books Read: July 2023 Edition
Holy Thirst by Paraclete Press Catechesis and Ritual: The Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis Misled by Allen Parr Majesty by Katharine McGee American Royals by Katharine McGee On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak Too Much Money by Dominick Dunne The Microstress Effect by Ro…
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Prayers for August 2023
“Consecrating ourselves to Mary means accepting her help to offer ourselves and the whole of mankind to him who is holy, infinitely holy; it means accepting her help—by having recourse to her motherly heart, which beneath the cross was opened to love for every human being, for the whole world—in order to offer the world, the individual human being, mankind as a whole…
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Books Read: June 2023 Edition
The Art of Praying by Romano Guardini A Biblical Walk Through The Mass by Edward Sri The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg - reread Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg - reread The Fault in Our Stars by John Green The Letters of Ignatius by St. Ignatius Time for God by Jacques Philippe Tomorrowmind by Gabriella Rosen Kellerman Turtles All the Way Down by John Gree…
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Prayers for July 2023
Dances around in delight. What a wonderful month for novenas! How do you choose? For those that don't know St. Therese is my patron saint and I consider St. Ignatius and St. Alphonsus patrons as well. I will be praying a novena to Sts Louis and Zelie Martin found here , St Ignatius found here , and St. Alphonsus found here . What about you?
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Prayers for June 2023
There are so many wonderful prayers! This month we see Phil's patron saints day! I think it might be good for us to do a novena for our marriage to St. Anthony of Padua. I would also like to do one for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Maybe a novena to St. Maria Goretti for someone that I know who is struggling to forgive me. …
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Books Read: May 2023 Edition
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs River Marked by Patricia Briggs Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs Prayer by Hans Urs von Balthasar Moon Call…
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Prayers for May 2023
I will be honest and say this is the first month where I want to do too many novenas! I want to do one for the gifts of the Holy Spirit, for St. Joan of Arc, and for Corpus Christi. I'm not sure what I'm going to do. What are you going to do?
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Beauty Reviews: April 2023 Edition
*Royal Oils Nighttime Scalp Tonic Lotion - I really like this and believe it helped. *Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative protective cream - a really lovely moisturizer! *Tower 28 Make Waves Mascara - This is my absolute favorite mascara (for now). I love the wand and the formula. I have the least transfer on this than any other mascara. *NYX Bronze Retractable Eye …
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Books Read: April 2023 Edition
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Subprime Attention Crisis by Tim Hwang Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis The Whole Bible Story by Dr. William H. Marty The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges The Promise of His Presence by Glenna Marshall Practice of Godliness by Jerry Bridges Home Sweet Maison by Danielle Postel-Vinay The Gospel According to John, Part Two b…
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Prayers for April 2023
We start this month thick with prayers as Phil's mom passed this morning. I will be asking my family to join with me in saying a novena for Divine Mercy for Mrs. Elizabeth Butler Watson. April is the month of the Blessed Sacrament! April 7th consider a novena for St. Bernadette for healing from illness or those suffering from poverty. St. Bernadette's f…
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