Life often feels like a story we are desperate to control. We plan, we push, we rewrite—but sometimes, our efforts lead to frustration rather than fulfillment. The quote “Try not to steal the pen from God as He writes your story—your handwriting will not match His” is a powerful reminder that our lives are bestContinue reading “Trusting the Author of Your Story”
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True Maturity: Embracing Life’s Weight with Kindness
True maturity is more than simply growing older—it’s about learning to carry life’s heaviness with grace and kindness. Life inevitably brings its share of difficulties, from personal struggles to the disappointments of others, and maturity lies in facing these challenges without letting them harden our hearts. Embracing heaviness requires resilience. It means acknowledging pain andContinue reading “True Maturity: Embracing Life’s Weight with Kindness”
Choosing Faith: Looking Up When Life Gets Tough
Came across this powerful saying on Instagram, “Regrets look back, fear looks around, worry looks in, faith looks up.” Each phrase here is a reminder of where we often find ourselves and where we should aim to go. When we focus on regrets, we’re trapped in the past, reliving moments we can’t change. Regret canContinue reading “Choosing Faith: Looking Up When Life Gets Tough”
Love your Priests
According to recent studies… many priests quit each year. They don’t quit because they have a lack of faith in God. They don’t quit because they don’t believe in the calling God has placed on their life. Most don’t even quit because of financial reasons. Priests quit because they are overwhelmed with mental exhaustion. UntilContinue reading “Love your Priests”
Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain
As we all know, life is a journey filled with ups and downs, challenges and triumphs. Throughout this journey, we often encounter storms – those difficult and tumultuous moments that seem insurmountable. Each of us have had our fair share of stormy weather. I saw this post on Instagram and the quote “Every storm runsContinue reading “Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain”
Our Miracle
Today we complete 7 years since we said “I do” and it’s a little over 7 months since Keanah came into this world. My heart is filled with gratitude for the amazing journey we’ve been on so far. Biblically, the number 7 is often considered a symbol of completeness and perfection. And through the upsContinue reading “Our Miracle”
St. Anne’s Parish, Dallas
I had the MOST AMAZING mass ever! Probably the best mass I’ve ever attended. I can’t recall feeling like this ever. Firstly I was reluctant to get out as it was raining. But then I said cmon, let’s go. And when I entered the church ⛪️ there was a full band practicing and they soundedContinue reading “St. Anne’s Parish, Dallas”
Trusting the Trustworthy
In a world often marred by skepticism and distrust, there remains an invaluable treasure – the power of unwavering faith in the trusted ones. It is a reminder that amid the chaos and uncertainty of life, there are individuals we can rely upon without a shadow of doubt. Doubt, while a natural instinct of self-preservation,Continue reading “Trusting the Trustworthy”
Liturgical Colors
Liturgical colors within Christian liturgy signify different seasons and times of the year. Each season has its own mood, meaning, and type of prayer. Each color has its own meaning and feeling, and can be seen worn or hung throughout the church during specific times of year. They help to visually express the different liturgicalContinue reading “Liturgical Colors”
Inspiring Change When Voices Go Unheard
In a world where opinions clash and ideas often meet resistance, the power of planting a seed, both metaphorically and literally, emerges as a testament to the indomitable human spirit. When people are closed off to listening, the act of planting a seed represents a profound metaphor for initiating positive change and sowing the seedsContinue reading “Inspiring Change When Voices Go Unheard”
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