Prayer
Building Stillness in 5 Small Steps
As I learn more about Carmelite spirituality and mental prayer, the need for stillness impresses upon my soul. The Lord beckons me closer. Here are 5 small steps to help build this skill. Prayer: This involves turning your attention to God and communicating with him. By quieting your mind and heart, you can create a space for God to speak to you and for you to list…
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Prayer
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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Review
Beauty Reviews: March 2023 Edition
*CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion : I was surprised by this as I thought ultra light would mean not very moisturizing and that's not it at all. I would definitely use this again. NYX Pore Filler : This is nice, but at the end of the day I don't think my face looks better for having used this and I loathe how this goes everywhere when trying to dispe…
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Books Read: March 2023 Edition
The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest Poverty, By America by Matthew Desmond The Platonic Tradition by Peter Kreeft The Fourth Cup by Scott Hahn The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis De Montfort Beholding by Stahan Coleman Sweat by Bill Hayes The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahams 21 Ecumenical Councils that Shaped Catholic History and Beliefs by Fr. John W. O&#…
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Review
Beauty Reviews: February 2023 Edition
*Grow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops - I love this stuff. Already broke open a jumbo bottle I picked up during the Sephora sale. L'Occitane Verveine Cooling Hand Cream Gel - I don't love this stuff. I think it dried out my hands even more. Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Primer - This was the first eyeshadow primer I used that made a difference. I thi…
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Prayer
Prayers for March 2023
Let us be rejoice in our Lord who lifts us up and sustains us on this journey! Here are some prayers to consider for the month of March. I love you and I'm praying for you! March is the month of Saint Joseph. March 4th start a novena for Grace. Feast Day is March 12th. March 8th start a novena for St. Patrick. It would be appropriate for Ireland and any ot…
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Book Recommendations
Books Read: February 2023 Edition
The Abundance of Less by Andy Couturier Miracles by C.S. Lewis That Woman by Anne Sebba The Weird Middle Ages by Charles River Editors Essay Collection by C.S. Lewis Low Anthropology by David Zahl Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis The Queen by Andrew Morton Short Stories by C.S. Lewis The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis Introductio…
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