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A Summer of Hidden Blessings with God

Summer 2022 went by so fast. I remember publishing the last post as if it had been last week, but the last time something was posted was back in May! After reflecting on God’s presence these past few months, I have seen the many blessings I’ve received; I invite you to do the same. I felt like I hadn’t accomplished […]

A Puppy Is A Gift From God

When I was younger, I was PETRIFIED of dogs. I remember going to the store in Mexico one day, and the owner had her two-month-old puppy moving around the checkout area. I kid you not when I say I felt like I was about to pass out just by seeing the dog. It wasn’t good.  BUT I loved dogs and […]

How To Be An Empowered Woman

What an interesting question. Today’s society says an empowered woman is independent and doesn’t care about the patriarchal demands of the world. The new wave of feminism says that men are nonessential to a woman’s life. But how can that statement stand if women would not continue to exist without the role of men? This new idea of feminism claims […]

How To Understand Catholic Worship: The Mass

Let’s talk about the Mass! But before we get into the current form of worship carried out by Christians today in the 21st century, let’s look at what one of the first Christians had to say about the way they worship. Justin Martyr lived from around 100 AD to 167 AD. He converted to Christianity in the year 130. From […]

St. Justin Martyr’s First Apology Letter Excerpt

Here are chapters 65-67 of St. Justin Martyr’s first apology letter to Emperor Titus. He lived from around 100-170AD. His goal was to stop the persecution of Christians. In this letter, he explains the meaning of Christian worship. “Administration of the sacraments But we, after we have thus washed him who has been convinced and has assented to our teaching, […]