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4 tips for fighting back against acedia
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4 tips for fighting back against acedia

August 22, 2020December 12, 2020 ChristyLeave a comment

Acedia is a near-constant spiritual battle that is uniquely pertinent to the days we are living through ... even if you don’t happen to be a third-century hermit.

Spiritual Communion for Social Distancing
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Spiritual Communion for Social Distancing

March 14, 2020December 12, 2020 ChristyLeave a comment

In preparation for our first Sunday watching Mass via livestream from the couch, I created some printable Spiritual Communion prayers. Feel free to download and share!

What your grandma meant by “offer it up,” and how to make your life a gift to the world
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What your grandma meant by “offer it up,” and how to make your life a gift to the world

May 7, 2019December 12, 2020 Christy9 Comments

You've probably heard the phrase "offer it up" as a super-Catholic, sometimes flippant response to life's problems. If you've ever wondered what it actually means, this is the post for you.

St. Oscar Romero What’s in a name? How our kids got their Catholic saint names and why it matters
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What’s in a name? How our kids got their Catholic saint names and why it matters

March 7, 2019December 12, 2020 Christy10 Comments

Where did the Wilkens kids get those weirdo names, and why? All your questions answered here...

Deep Dive Fiji Sunshine by Erin Khoo on Flickr Deeper
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Deeper

December 29, 2017December 30, 2017 ChristyLeave a comment

I wish I could say I am secure enough in my trust of God's plan and providence to voluntarily move deeper into the hard and messy stuff that is this life. That appears to be what He is asking of me in 2018.

Immunity
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Immunity

September 16, 2017 ChristyLeave a comment

In asking us to willingly choose a cross and do work, God does not promise us any immunity from failure or from other suffering. 

Chasing the name
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Chasing the name

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 ChristyLeave a comment

Diagnosing special needs children requires making peace with The Cloud of Unknowing.

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