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The Prayerful Pilgrim
I am a homeschooling mother of five and I am blessed to share my life with my faith-filled husband of 20+ years. We are working on being more attuned to the whispers of the Holy Spirit in our lives and are grateful for the loving guidance of Our Lady, always steering us back on the path to her Son.
Latest Articles By The Prayerful Pilgrim
Fairness, Judgement, and Grace
Dealing with unfairness in life by looking at the bigger picture.
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Celebrate Catholic Diversity
Finding your place in the diverse styles of Catholic faith.
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Why I Veil
How Covid helped me gain a greater appreciation for the Eucharist and how that affected my attire.
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In essentials, unity; in doubtful matters, liberty; in all things, charity
As Catholics, we should get back to some essential truths and charity of neighbor is a good place to start.
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give yourself a VaLENTines gift
Every year the kids and I make Valentines to take to Mass and pass out afterward. We've had so many amazing interactions with all sorts of people as a result of this family tradition, it's something that we actively look forward to each year. Imagine my JOY when I realized that Valentine's Day actually fell on Ash Wednesday this year? Wow, that is the best gift ever!
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The Comfort of the Cross
Again this week, I was reminded of the greatness of God and the pure gift of grace that flows from the glimpses He gives us of His Eternal Plan. We are on the reverse side of the tapestry…all the knots and tangled colors seem meaningless so much of the time.
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On Being a Pilgrim: Part Two, Traveling with Kids
God has blessed us with five little ones with whom we make our travels. Ultimately, much of my desire to go on pilgrimage is to instill this practice in them. Sometimes our journey is specific to a holy place and sometimes it happens along another journey. Recognizing that God is with you wherever you roam is the most important lesson.
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On Being a Pilgrim: Part One, First Steps
A pilgrim can mean different things to different people. You can hop on one of the big, package pilgrimage tours that most dioceses offer and although I’ve never been on one, I’m certain you will be better for having gone. Perhaps, like us, your current situation won’t allow you to partake in such endeavors.
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