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.

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We didn't go
We didn't go
During the March for Life in Washington, D.C., my family, like all the years we've been a family, was absent. I can honestly say I've never felt called to go, and for us at this moment, it's the right decision. If and when the time comes, we will certainly join with the thousands of other pilgrims and raise our voices in this yearly tribute.
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The devil and distraction
The devil and distraction
I have a few very close friends, most of whom I would count as extremely faithful people. Although most are Catholic, a few are not. I have great respect for people who come to the fullness of their faith in their tradition and live it genuinely.
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Trust
Trust
I just spent the last ten minutes looking at paintings of "The Visitation" (of the Blessed Mother to her cousin Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist). It is a wonderful exercise, you should try it.
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Suffering and Sacrifice
Suffering and Sacrifice
I got a book for my husband recently. I asked for a quick overview and he said, "wise words...'parenting is sacrifice'". It was funny for him to say, since last week my friend stood in the kitchen and said "I think I figured it out...this world is about suffering and sacrifice.
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Blessed Journey
Blessed Journey
Life is a gift and it is a journey. There are those you journey with, some for a long period and some short, but each of us is called to a specific vocation which is ours alone. My journey thus far has been full of hills and valleys; moments of clarity and moments of confusion. During one particular deep valley, I realized the truth that God wrote on my heart at the moment of my conception.
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Patience, Persistence, Love
Patience, Persistence, Love
I can tell mid-year has arrived in our home school. I feel some of the anxiety...have we done enough?...have they learned anything?...do they love or resent being here? So, I was grateful to be able to take a few hours out recently to attend a retreat at the local seminary.
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Blessed Epiphany!
Blessed Epiphany!
We celebrated the arrival of the three Magi to the baby Jesus...they recognize and acknowledge Him as the NEW KING (epiphany...right?) Upon recognizing the King, they present Him with gifts brought from afar.
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