God First, Family Second: Reflections from a Solo Date With God
A guest post. I was able to say all twenty decades of the rosary and I was able to follow it along with the stained glass depicting each one in…
On Divorce and/or Marriage Dissolution
I’m imperfect and my marriage is likewise imperfect. And because of these imperfections, I recognize that I need help in my day-to-day decision-making. That’s why I always turn…
Intentional Prayer Time
A guest post from Michelle Siaotong Llaban. My deepest desire this year is to be closer to God, be at the highest state of grace possible and always fill my…
Let Not The Manger Remain Empty
There is no Christmas tree. There is no creche. There is no Advent wreath on the table, nor St. Nicks on the piano. No greenery threaded through the stair’s handrail.…
A Ladder to Heaven: Lectio Divina
by The Rambling Catholic As an agnostic revert, I found it difficult at first to understand Scriptures. My primary mistake, perhaps, when I was younger, was reading the Bible…
Instead of Glory Be…
There are three days within the year when, instead of praying the Gloria/Glory be, we substitute another vocal prayer more in keeping with the season. On Holy Thursday: V. Christus…