Because the Incarnation is impossible for the human mind to fully grasp, its importance can sometimes slip from our minds. I love…
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Posts By: Rose Folsom
Helping You Celebrate Your Mother
Mother’s Day is next Sunday. Sure, it’s originally the idea of the greeting card companies, but there can be no downside to…
Beauty or the Beast: Choose Wisely!
Have you noticed how some people seem invested in ugliness? A visit to Facebook or the evening news is evidence enough. But…
Rejoice Always — How Do I Do That?
“In Him we were destined by His will that we might exist for the praise of his glory.” So if you ever…
5 Fun Facts About Almsgiving
Almsgiving is the third Lenten virtue after prayer and fasting. It’s also the most mysterious of the three. “To whom should…
Almsgiving: Where’s Your Comfort Zone?
This week I share my Almsgiving adventures (and misadventures). The third pillar of Lent: Alms-giving We give alms because Jesus commands us…
A Little Lenten Joy
The words of St. Ambrose in the Office of Readings today were a shot of joy amidst the sorrow of Lent. Here’s…
Fasting for Those Who Hate to Fast
I’m poor at fasting from food. Hunger doesn’t make me holy, it makes me crabby. So for now, I have to admit…
The Soul’s Light
When I start feeling squirrely or dissatisfied, I know it’s because I haven’t prayed enough. Prayer is one of the three pillars…
Is it Lent Already?
Are you still deciding what to give up or take up for Lent that will help you grow closer to God? Me…
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