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Continue reading →: Spoiler: I didn’t find the sticker
I was in China, playing my ukulele, and it looked a little.. empty. Since I’ve been learning to play praise music, I really wanted to put a Catholic sticker on it. Something simple and holy. But it was Lent, and I was doing Magnify 90, which meant that buying a…
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Continue reading →: When you are unable to love yourself.
Litany of Self-LoveBy Micole AmaluThe Face of Mercy From the pain of self-hatred,Deliver me, Jesus. From a negative view of my body and self,Deliver me, Jesus. From disbelief in Your love for me,Deliver me, Jesus. From doubting that I was created good,Deliver me, Jesus. From believing I am a burden,Deliver…
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Continue reading →: Catholic Speeddating (pt 2)
We lost momentum right away. I was traveling with family in Japan, halfway across the world, while R was in the US. Time zones laughed at us. Texts trickled in, a “how is Japan” here, a “have a blessed day” there. Polite. Safe. Definitely no spark, no real connection. I…
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Continue reading →: When you are filled with doubts.
Litany of TrustBy Sisters of LiftSr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV From the belief that I have to earn Your loveDeliver me, Jesus. From the fear that I am unlovableDeliver me, Jesus. From the false security that I have what it takesDeliver me, Jesus. From the fear that trusting You will…
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Continue reading →: Catholic Speeddating (pt 1)
It was 3am on February 13th (“Valentine’s Eve”, shall we call it? Ha!), when an email about Catholic speed dating popped up. I don’t know about you, but I’m not usually reading my emails at 3am. It felt like God was winking at me. Was this providence? Well, as my…
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Continue reading →: The Idea of being Pro-Life
Becoming a Catholic is very challenging. It’s difficult to undo years of a secular lifestyle and, frankly, sinful beliefs. One of the church’s teachings that I’ve been trying to understand, but find hard to fully embrace, is the idea of being pro-life. I have always believed that if I become…
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Continue reading →: When you struggle with lustful thoughts.
Prayer of PurityBy St. Thomas AquinasBest known for his Christian theology and Aristotelian philosophy (1225-1274) Dear Jesus, I know that every perfect gift, and especially that of chastity, depends on the power of your providence. Without you a mere creature can do nothing. Therefore, I beg you to defend by…
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Continue reading →: When you’re unsure how to pray.
Our Father aka The Lord’s PrayerBy Jesus ChristJesus Christ is our Lord and Saviour (~4-6 BC-now and forever) Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy will be done;on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive…
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Continue reading →: When you want to be kicked off of your high horse.
Litany of HumilityBy Cardinal Rafael Merry del ValCardinal Merry del Val was the Secretary of State to Pope Saint Pius X (1903-1914) O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, O…
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Continue reading →: Spiritual Laziness
And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud. “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” -Mark 9:7 God commands us to listen to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Are you a good listener? I know that I tend to talk more than I…
