Talking with Saints
Talking with Saints Praying to Saints has not been my thing. That is, as a Catholic, I don’t continually ask Saints to intercede on my behalf or for the sake … Continue Reading Talking with Saints
The Tree of Life
Have you ever tried to sum up your faith or the Faith? Raised as a Catholic, I wasn’t well educated as one. I rejected the Faith — even the existence … Continue Reading The Tree of Life
Who Cares
Two reflections in one day? Seems like I was really into my rosary meditations in the summer of 2003, with this one and the one I posted last week both … Continue Reading Who Cares
A Wanting God
The journey of a Christian, the journey of a writer… What follows is the reflection of a “new” Catholic (me) from early July, 2003 — ten years before I consecrated … Continue Reading A Wanting God
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
Beneath Mary’s Heart
As I wrote in the first post of my “struggling with Marian devotion” series, I have seriously asked the question, Why be consecrated to both the Sacred Heart of Jesus … Continue Reading Beneath Mary’s Heart
TV and the Need for Mary
I may not come across as a “Where’s that in the Bible” kind of Christian, but, regarding our foundational beliefs, I am. This includes the way that the Church views … Continue Reading TV and the Need for Mary
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
Struggling with Marian Devotion
Maybe I could call this reflection, “Confessions of a Less-than-Catholic-Feeling-Catholic”. I know that I shouldn’t feel guilty, however. I simply have questions. The Virgin Mary herself had questions. Her first … Continue Reading Struggling with Marian Devotion
Beloved
Have you ever received a letter like the one that came to me, written below? Perhaps one was sent to you, but you never opened it.… My Beloved One, My … Continue Reading Beloved
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pictured is one small attempt of mine to live in the Sacred Heart — my mousepad. And this quick post is one very small way to celebrate the Feast of … Continue Reading Sacred Heart of Jesus
Happy Easter
Happy Easter! No, I’m not late. Because we celebrate an octave of Easter in the Catholic Church, it’s still Easter for us. In a way, I could really wish everyone … Continue Reading Happy Easter
Fruit Is Born: Prayer
What do I do? I get irritated. I get mean. I fall into self-pity. I get scared. I worry a lot. I don’t want these feelings or experiences. This is … Continue Reading Fruit Is Born: Prayer
Without Mercy: Flash Fiction
“There’s been a misunderstanding,” he told the officials, trying to explain himself without flying into a rage or falling apart. But they dismissed his entreaties as though disgusted, none of … Continue Reading Without Mercy: Flash Fiction
Writing Progress on My Memoir
This might actually happen. For decades, I have been trying to write the story of my life in book form. So many starts have been made that I could fill … Continue Reading Writing Progress on My Memoir
Hope Blossoms: Prayer
My problem is trust. I can no longer be transferred from wheelchair to bed and bed to wheelchair in my usual way. With progressive motorneuron disease, adaptations are always occurring, … Continue Reading Hope Blossoms: Prayer
Christina Chase 