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Summer Gardens Trust in God

God, as gardens reach their fullness in the long summer, I trust that you are slowly transforming me, too.

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Sacred Heart — Immaculate Heart

Sacred Heart — Immaculate Heart Blessed be the Most Loving Heart and Sweet Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ and…

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Getting Lassoed At Your Wedding–The History of the Wedding Lasso Rosary

Weddings are ceremonies steeped in tradition. When it comes to planning a wedding, many couples choose to incorporate customs into…

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Do you forget to pray? A prayer altar is a visual reminder to pray

How many times have you watched an old movie or read a historical novel and told yourself, “I don’t know…

  • Family and Parenting
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5 Family Fun Mary Activities

There are many ways you and your family can honor Mary throughout the month of May. While we’re not obligated…

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Top 10 Things You Need To Know About Fatima

Mary’s message to the world was to pray the Rosary, make amends for sins, and to become devoted to her…

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  • Mary

Why is May Mary’s Month?

In the Catholic Church the month of May is Mary’s month. It’s the month we honor Blessed Mary as the…

  • SAINTS & DEVOTIONS
  • Salvation
  • SPIRITUAL GROWTH

5 Steps To Sainthood–Will You Be A Future Saint?

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Baptism Gift Ideas – What to Buy For a Baptism

You received an invitation to a baptism and you are wondering what to give as a baptism gift. We have…

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Chalice of Love – Happy Mother’s Day!

Mother's Day is just around the corner! There is just something unique and mysterious about mothers. But I didn’t grow…

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  • Spring

Thoughts for Good Friday – Ready to Walk, Come Rain or Shine

Ready to Walk, Come Rain or Shine Tomorrow is a big day. My children and I will be joining dozens…

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Prayer to Saint Joseph, Who is Saint Joseph?

Saint Joseph was a common manual laborer who descended from the royal house of David. He was destined to become…

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  • Spring

Leprechauns Know Where the Real Treasure is Located!

My mom is 87 years old and she’s a “leprechaun!” The story starts many years ago… When she had six…

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  • Lent and Easter
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Forty Days and Forty Thoughts, Part 2 of 2

In my Sunday School class there’s a little girl who doesn’t say much…ever. When I ran into her at the…

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  • Lent and Easter
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Forty Days and Forty Thoughts on the Beauty and Mystery of Lent

Part 1 of 2 of the Mysteries of Lent My son will be confirmed in April. In writing a letter…

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Lent is the Power Season

The Power Season Lent is the Power Season. It’s the time to rein in all those straying practices…the “pig out”…

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Are you Ready for a New Year Challenge?

Although the liturgical calendar doesn’t celebrate New Year’s Day per se, we are often exhorted to “put on the new…

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Christmas Tales, Father Larry’s Cat

Father Larry’s Cat This is our babies’ First Christmas. “How sweet,” you say.  Well, not really… That’s because one “baby”…

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Our Prayer for the Victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School

Children of Light The Friday killings of 1st grade children in Connecticut is a fearful thing that has shaken our…

  • Mary

The Grand Conversion Story – Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12th

How can the story of She-Who-Transformed-a-Nation be so unknown?  The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe is far more than…