Category Archives: Providence

Today’s Reading & The Visitation by Albertenelli

An online friend reminded me that today’s Gospel reading is the story of The Visitation, where John the Baptist leaps in St. Elizabeth’s womb at Mary’s greeting. I have a special connection with St. Elizabeth, as she is my Confirmation … Continue reading

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Filed under Culture of Life, Encouragement, Pro-life, Providence, Saints, Salvation, The Blessed Virgin Mary

Welcome to “The New Normal”

Well, it’s 8:55 p.m. and my eyelids haven’t permanently attached themselves to my eyeballs yet, so that’s a good sign. Good thing, too, because I need my eyeballs for the new full-time job I started today. Wow – it’s pretty crazy … Continue reading

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Filed under God's grace, Marriage, Motherhood, My kids, Prayer, Providence, Suffering, True Love

What the?!!

It appears that this blog is getting some unexpected love in our parish bulletin! It is so neat / weird / cool to have a quote-unquote secret admirer, but I sure wish I knew who submitted the announcement encouraging people … Continue reading

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Filed under Blogging, God's grace, New Media, Providence

Serenity Now!!

I don’t have any formalized medical training, but I’m pretty sure my head is thisclose to exploding. My husband and I are a mere 2 hours away from leaving for our once-a-year couple’s retreat. I should be rejoicing. Except … I am … Continue reading

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This internet dating thing just might catch on.

Ya gotta love the internet. I was working a very high-pressure job many hours per week, including most Saturdays. It was a relatively low-paying position since it was salaried, but there were occasional bonuses, other fringe (read: free food) benefits, … Continue reading

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