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October 12, 2024

The Meaning of the Ladybug is Catholic and Powerful

The story of the ladybug is one of my favorites because of its special meaning.  Many years ago, European farmers had a terrible plague that devoured their food. They could not make these invaders move away from what they were growing. This is how, in their desperation, they invoked Maria’s maternal help. The grace of God through Mary, they trusted, […]

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October 3, 2024

A Christian Way of Living the Ordinary

I can’t believe it took me 26 years to get a traditional mop and bucket to clean my house. Everything happens perfectly in God’s timing, and this moment couldn’t be further from that. I delight in witnessing the Lord work in unexpected ways through the ordinary. The joy I feel in such moments truly uplifts my spirit. I must admit, […]

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October 1, 2024

Why is October the Month of the Rosary?

October 7th is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, formerly known as Our Lady of Victory. Why is this a celebration, and why on this date?  As practicing Catholics, we are known for our devotion to the Rosary. This beautiful prayer was inspired by the recitation of the 150 Psalms, which later became 150 Hail Marys. Eventually, St […]

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September 21, 2024

The Ladybug: Mother Mary’s Love Gift of Hope

The story of the ladybug is one of my favorites because of its special meaning.  Many years ago, European farmers had a terrible plague that devoured their food. They could not make these invaders move away from what they were growing. This is how, in their desperation, they invoked Maria’s maternal help. They trusted that the grace of God would […]

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September 14, 2024

The Creation Story: Mother Mary as the New Eve

The world’s creation begins God’s beautiful love story with mankind. In the book of Genesis, we can see how God ensured that the place that would be our home was, so to speak, furnished and ready to be inhabited before our creation on the sixth day when God created man and woman in his image. This specific moment offers the […]

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