In His Heart: The 2020 Prayer Pledge // Day 3
Toward the end of last year, I was working through some goal-setting worksheets to help me cast a vision with the Lord for 2020. One of the worksheets was aimed at defining exactly what matters to me—at my core and in the long run. This worksheet was filled with fill-in-the-blanks, prompting us to define what is truly most important. Laughably, I got stuck at just the second fill-in-the-blank...
In His Heart: The 2020 Prayer Pledge // Day 2
The heart has been a poetic symbol across centuries and cultures. Phrases like, "I love you with my whole heart," "My heart is broken," and "I put my heart into this" are common expressions we use. When we speak of the "heart," we refer to the deepest part of someone. The core of who they are.
The human heart is capable of experiencing overwhelming happiness and crippling grief; unconditional love and bitter betrayal.Â
And when the Word was made flesh, He took on a human heart.
How to Set Spiritual Resolutions for the New Year
For many years, “grow in my relationship with God” was the first resolution I set after ringing in a new year. Want to hear a little confession? I don’t make...
In His Heart: The 2020 Prayer Pledge // Day 1
A new decade dawns with this new day. The Light of the World brings forth new light and new mercies as we pass from one year to the next.
Perhaps you're greeting 2020 with a heart full of hope—eager to embrace possibilities and strive to achieve fresh goals. Perhaps you're limping into 2020—the last year leaving you feeling defeated physically, spiritually, emotionally, relationally, or mentally. Perhaps you're entering 2020 with trepidation, confusion, or apathy—uncertain about your direction for the next ten years.
Wherever you find yourself on this first day of the year, sister, you are in His Heart.
Catholic Books for Your New Year's Resolutions
We have reached this year's final days. And in a couple of days, we will ring in a new year. When the year comes to a close, I like to...
On the Feast of St. Stephen
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The Basilica at Bethlehem
Last December I felt I was entering in to the season of Advent in a deeper way than previous years. It was a time for me in which I intentionally...
Starting Extended Family Sunday Dinners
“Just do it,” my friend said. “You’ll be glad you did.” We were talking about her family’s commitment to gathering on Sunday evenings for dinner. I told her my husband...
Scripture Verses to Pray During Times of Anxiety
Disclaimer: This post is not intended to undermine the reality of clinical anxiety. As someone who has personally benefited from both counseling and medicinal help when battling anxiety, please know...
In His Heart // Join Us for the 2020 Prayer Pledge
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61 Minutes to a Miracle Book Review
Many of us probably don’t think twice when we use the term “miracle” in everyday life. We call the 1980 U.S. men’s hockey team’s gold medal a miracle. Buddy the...
Decluttering Before Christmas
“Let every heart prepare Him room.” It’s one of my all-time favorite lines from one of my all-time favorite Christmas songs. I tend to think about it all season long...
