Last Friday, Pope Francis consecrated Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The hope is that Russia will denounce its evil ways and come to Jesus for peace and salvation. Instead of rejoicing in this, many questioned why Mary is necessary. I addressed this here. Others debated whether the consecration had already been performed by …
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Last Friday, Pope Francis consecrated Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. My previous post spoke of why Christians love Mary so much. Understanding the love for the Mother of Jesus still leaves many wondering about the Fatima story, what consecration means, and how a 100+ year old prophecy applies to our world today. There is …
Fatima and Objections to the Consecration of Russia to Mary’s Immaculate Heart Read More »
Today Pope Francis consecrated Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Non-Catholic friends may wonder what this means. Some may be suspicious of consecration to Mary and question what is meant by her Immaculate Heart. That’s understandable. Although a cradle Catholic, I did not understand this until just a few years ago. Let me explain …
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Love was in the air last week. Happily Married couples celebrated World Marriage Day on Sunday, February 13th while sweethearts celebrated Valentine’s Day on Monday the 14th. For the single, divorced, and those in struggling Marriages, these back to back days can feel like a double whammy. Pink and red lace displays bombard us in …
Love is in the Air – 5 Causes of Negativity & Tips for Positive Growth Read More »
“If you don’t use it, you lose it.” It’s a common cliché I tend to forget until I need it. I forget it until an older student asks about a math equation and I have to tell her I haven’t done that level of math in years and will need to think about how to …
If You Don’t Use it, You Lose It – What to do with Single Mom Smiling? Read More »
Unseen babies aborted because a mother has plans that don’t include her child. Infanticide of sobbing little ones because they don’t measure up in some way. Children separated from families within the border of a land foreign to them. Gender idolatry, sexuality used to please me in my moment, destruction of Marriage and family. Hopelessness. …
I spoke of my anger surrounding the recent Catholic sexual abuse scandals in my previous post, but anger without rational, compassionate, prayerful action causes nothing but further destruction. Anger does not help victims. Anger does not bring justice to the guilty. Anger does not prevent the next attack.
I am Catholic, and I am angry. I am beyond angry. I am shamed, horrified, humiliated, disappointed, pissed off (an expression I’ve rarely used since I was about 15), and a slew of other emotions I can’t put into words. My stomach churns as details of the latest Catholic Church sex scandal surface. I think …
Sex, Lies, Predators, & “Fixing” the Catholic Church Part I – Anger Read More »
