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True North of My Soul
It is marvelous to contemplate how subtly and elegantly Jesus works within my soul in order to draw me closer to Him and prevent me from being diverted from the course He has laid for me. I have...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 27) – Preparing for Lent
— 1 — Ash Wednesday is in five days. How did that happen?! I’m both really excited for Lent this year, and kind of nervous about it at the same time. The past few years, I’ve had a hard time coming up...
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When Blogging Fails
No Friday Quick Takes today. Sorry, folks, but due to a confluence of things, I just don’t have it in me this morning. Right now I’m sitting at my desk staring at this screen while my heart is down the...
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A Prophet Without Honor, An Easter Without Anticipation
One of the joys of social media is the ability to share in the faith journeys of fellow Catholics from across the country and around the world. This is a blessing at any time of the year, but during...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 28) – Back To Blogging
— 1 — I’m back! Phew…close to three weeks without blogging, and I felt it. I wasn’t intending on taking a break, but I got out of my rhythm and had a hard time finding it again. Fortunately, the Holy...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 29) – Passiontide Edition
— 1 — Passiontide! Wow! It is hard to believe that we are almost at Holy Week. I don’t know about y’all, but it seems to me like Lent has flown by this year. As we enter Holy Week and the Easter...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 30) – Happy Easter!
— 1 — Happy Easter! He Is Risen! Alleluia! The Sanctuary of the Adoration Chapel at my parish, with Christ Jesus in the Holy Eucharist surrounded by Easter bouquets. — 2 — I am leaving this afternoon...
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Distracted Catholic Reader Poll
Hey there, Distracted Catholic readers! I have a two-part question that I want to put before y’all for some feedback and comments. If I were to start recording a “Distracted Catholic” podcast, would...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 31) – May Happenings
One of these days, I will develop a knack for consistency. For now, it’s great to be back! Here are my 7 Quicks Takes to bring y’all up to speed on what is going on in my life. — 1 — What I’m doing....
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7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 32) – ALL ABOUT CARMEL!! Edition
— 1 — I FINALLY VISITED CARMEL LAST SATURDAY!!! By 3:45 AM I was on the road and heading north to meet my friend Channing so that she could finally introduce me to the wonderful community of Carmelite...
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Entrance Day: Channing Dale Ascends Mount Carmel
“I have been caught in the loving nets of the Divine Fisherman. I see that my vocation is very great: to save souls and to provide workers for the vineyard of Christ. I, as His bride, must be thirsty...
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On Mercy, the Holy Father, and St. Francis of Assisi
Our parochial vicar, Father Beres, related at Mass this morning a striking anecdote from the life of St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast the Catholic Church celebrated today. On one occasion, St....
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Thank You, Mary: A Final Advent Reflection
I can think of no better way to close out this final day of Advent than to reflect upon how indebted we are to the young woman whose generous, trusting fiat nine months ago made possible the blessed...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 33) – Back to Blogging in 2014
— 1 — Hey everyone! Wow, this is the first 7QT post I’ve managed to get out in months. One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2014 is to blog more frequently (aiming for at least once a week, with the...
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If You Are Hurting After An Abortion
…you can find hope, healing, and forgiveness. Click on the links below for post-abortive resources and support groups: Silent No More Awareness Campaign Project Rachel Rachel’s Vineyard National...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 34) – Baby It’s Cold Outside
— 1 — It is frigid here in Virginia! After a week or so of milder weather, we are back down into brutally cold temperatures. It didn’t help that on Wednesday night we lost power at my house, but...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 35) – Vocations and Comic Books
Reminder to please pray for Sister Channing Dale tomorrow, as she will be receiving the Holy Habit and moving up to the novitiate in Carmel. I will be sure to carry all the needs and intentions of my...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 36) – Sr. Mary Magdalene of the Divine Heart
— 1 — The big event of this past week was my trip to the Carmel of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in Elysburg, PA for the Reception of the Holy Habit by my best friend, who is now called Sr. Mary Magdalene...
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Gospel Reflection: The Leaven of Christ
Gospel Reading for February 18, 2014: Mark 8:14-21 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. Jesus enjoined them, “Watch out, guard against the...
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On Suicide and Matt Walsh
In the wake of actor Robin Williams’ tragic suicide, internet bête noire Matt Walsh (predictably enough) published a controversial post on the topic. You can click through and read the whole thing: in...
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