10 Years of Blogging
I’ve been blogging here for 10 years. A decade?! Where does time go? My usual answer to that particular question is that time goes into wrinkles and gray hairs. (That … Continue Reading 10 Years of Blogging
Our Father?
I used to pray like this: “Our Parent, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name.…” Yes, I was one of those. But this was decades before our society began … Continue Reading Our Father?
Saturday Night Live and the Old Testament
It’s just a funny little thought. When I was a little kid, my dad would love to joke around and say and do silly things to make us laugh. When … Continue Reading Saturday Night Live and the Old Testament
Random Thoughts and Update
On the fifth Thursday of the month, I usually update all of you on the progress of my second book, the story of my life/faith journey. This month… I don’t … Continue Reading Random Thoughts and Update
10 Reasons Not to Write a Memoir
It’s the fifth Thursday of the month — time to update you on the writing of my second book. Sort of. I made a New Year’s resolution in 2022 to … Continue Reading 10 Reasons Not to Write a Memoir
Why Confession?
I confess, I don’t enjoy going to Confession. I get nervous just thinking about it and even feel a little petulant whining — “Do I have to?” So why do … Continue Reading Why Confession?
Discovering the Self of Self-Denial
Self-denial is one of the most challenging parts of an authentic Christian life. Yet it’s also one of the most beautiful opportunities. Going over old writings for my memoir, I … Continue Reading Discovering the Self of Self-Denial
Real Presence and Freaky Friday
Bear with me. The following piece was written at a time in my life when I was trying to embrace the teaching of the Catholic Church when it comes to … Continue Reading Real Presence and Freaky Friday
What Is It to Love Jesus?
Now this is interesting… While trying to get my memoir together, I discovered this little piece that I jotted down in February of 1996, aged 21. At this time, I … Continue Reading What Is It to Love Jesus?
My Christmas Gift
What’s the best Christmas gift that you can imagine for an eight-year-old girl? You’ll never guess what it was. I received it at the big Christmas party in the Manchester … Continue Reading My Christmas Gift
Honest Gratitude
I would’ve liked to have had a different life. Different in that I would’ve liked to have been born without a progressive motor neuron disease, to be able to take … Continue Reading Honest Gratitude
Blogging Thoughts
I have never liked the word “blog.” But I have to say, after nine years of writing on this site, I love to blog. Reflecting upon my ninth anniversary, I’m … Continue Reading Blogging Thoughts
Eternal Life? Really?
Getting personal. If I truly believe in life after death, then… I profess to believe in the afterlife. But do I really mean it? Do I act on my faith? … Continue Reading Eternal Life? Really?
The Spirit Moves
Heaven touching Earth… Even if you’re not Catholic, you’ve probably heard that Catholics pray something called the rosary. (If not, click HERE.) If you are Catholic, then you may pray … Continue Reading The Spirit Moves
Unlocking My Memoir
I was going to start my September update like this: “Christina, how’s your memoir going?” My reply: “Don’t ask.” Yup. It’s been that bad. Ever since I started my attempt … Continue Reading Unlocking My Memoir
Prayer Beads & Becoming a Christian
Last week, I wrote about my difficulty with Marian devotion. This week, I’m going to share with you some experiences that will make you think that I don’t have any … Continue Reading Prayer Beads & Becoming a Christian
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