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My Rosary Story: Muscle Memory
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My Rosary Story: Muscle Memory

October 21, 2020December 12, 2020 ChristyLeave a comment

During our family rosary, we unite ourselves by offering ourselves, pouring what is in our hearts out into the little community of our family. We gather our minds and bodies back from our fragmented daily existence to the heart of family unity, if only for a few brief minutes.

#7QT: That time I went to Lourdes and got marching orders. (Twice.)
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#7QT: That time I went to Lourdes and got marching orders. (Twice.)

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 Christy10 Comments

Sometimes discernment is hard. But sometimes, God just throws up his hands and does it for you. (Twice, if necessary.)

How to pray when the answer is already no: A primer
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How to pray when the answer is already no: A primer

February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 ChristyLeave a comment

This is not a simplistic "God never closes a door without opening a window" speech. It's just a reminder that a negative (or absent) response does not have to mean the end of a relationship with God.

To love these days like any other
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To love these days like any other

February 1, 2018 Christy3 Comments

Staring into the abyss without clinging tightly to the hand of God is a dangerous game. He's calling me back to his side now. Take my hand, dear daughter. It's time to cling again.

And so, we deepen
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And so, we deepen

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018 Christy14 Comments

I believe now, in my bones, that God is in control and will order all these scary moments into a beautiful whole, someday.

Don't I? I think I do. Right?

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The privilege of praying for others

April 29, 2017 Christy3 Comments

This week, I have been chatting with various members of the Order of Malta as we prepare for our upcoming pilgrimage. Every single one of them has offered some variation on this theme: "Oscar's presence will be such a blessing to us. It is our privilege to pray for you." This seemed, at first, quite… Continue reading The privilege of praying for others

3 ways to live Lent when you are already in the desert
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3 ways to live Lent when you are already in the desert

February 28, 2017February 24, 2019 Christy3 Comments

If you, like me, are in the desert this Lent, consider a different kind of spiritual practice for the next 40 days. Hold on to the ice cream, but work on the attitude.

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