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In Search of Silver Linings During the COVID-19 Pandemic

“How many times have you noticed that it’s the little quiet moments in the midst of life that seem to give the rest extra-special meaning?” ― Fred Rogers I live in Ohio and where Governor DeWine and Dr. Amy Acton have mandated a stay-at-home order to ensure that we are all doing our part inContinue reading “In Search of Silver Linings During the COVID-19 Pandemic”

Encouragement in These Uncertain Times

“I plead with you—never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.” ― Saint Pope John Paul II, Pope John Paul II: In My Own Words The rapid spread of the Coronavirus is a pertinent reminder to all of us just how quickly life can change in aContinue reading “Encouragement in These Uncertain Times”

Giving Up Worry for Lent

That the birds of worry and care fly over your head, this you cannot change, but that they build nests in your hair, this you can prevent.” – Chinese Proverb Anxiousness has journeyed with me for as long as I can remember, for various reasons, becoming crippling at certain points in my life as I enduredContinue reading “Giving Up Worry for Lent”

Be Yourself! A Journal for Catholic Girls {Book Review & Giveaway!}

***BLOG POST UPDATE *** The winner of the giveaway is reader Gian! Thank you to those of you who participated and for your readership! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means the blog author may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that the blog author has recommended.Continue reading “Be Yourself! A Journal for Catholic Girls {Book Review & Giveaway!}”

On Grief and Gratitude

“Ye have lost a child—nay, she is not lost to you, who is found to Christ; she is not sent away, but only sent before; like unto a star, which going out of our sight, doth not die and vanish, but shineth in another hemisphere.” ~ Samuel Rutherford This October, as in years past,Continue reading “On Grief and Gratitude”