Wedding at Cana
A priest suggested meditating on the Wedding at Cana as the wedding draws closer. We are less than a week away from receiving the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony and we hope that we can radiate…
Author: Bloumena
Hiking and Marriage Preparation
Sixty days from now I will marry the love of my life! Our engagement has been filled with marriage prep classes, NFP classes, planning the wedding day, moving and learning how to be in a…
Mother Teresa & Service
While I was a student at Franciscan University I went on a mission trip to the Bronx, New York. As I was preparing for the trip I came across the prayer that the Missionaries of Charity…
Inspiration for Serving Others
How can we possess a servant’s heart? I find it helpful to surround myself with people who are also striving to give of themselves and live their life like Christ would. Oftentimes, the organizations I’m…
Come, Holy Spirit
As a church, we often pray, “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You…
Simplicity of Heart
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess have given me inspiration and many practical tips for living a simpler life. I think it’s easy in our culture to stray far from a life…
Long Distance Relationship
William lives in California, and I live in Oregon so our friendship has developed across different states. Our relationship has transformed from courtship into engagement yet the distance has remained (although that will be changing shortly!).…
Creating a Sacred Space
There are many opportunities to have intentional beauty within one’s home. While many people strive for functionality in their living space I think it is important to also consider how space can enrich your life. I find…
Encountering God’s Mercy
In this year of Mercy, I feel it only right to share how God has been radically calling me into a deeper relationship with Him. I have been praying daily to experience healing and to…
Gratitude for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Dear Friends with Differing Abilities, I want you to know that you are valuable even when society may question your very existence. You are better teachers than any of the one’s I had in my…