Day 14 of Lent

Thank you for joining us today. If you missed yesterday’s blog you can click here. TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE: 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16 REJOICE ALWAYS What a short simple verse. Rejoice always. Pope Francis said in “The Church of Mercy” “And here the first word that I wish to say to you: joy! Do not be men…

Fabulously Featuered: Catholic Sistas

I am so excited and honored to be part of a new series over at Catholic Sistas entitled “Fabulously Featured.”  The series highlights different Catholic bloggers and gives us an opportunity to share why we blog, our struggles and some lessons learned.  It is a great way to check out some of the amazing writing…

Holy Innocents’ Foundation Newsletter

The Holy Innocents’ Foundation of Oklahoma is an outreach of the Catholic Community of Oklahoma City, in communion with the Archbishop of Oklahoma city, in obedience to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, dedicated to maintaining a perpetual adoration chapel, promoting pro-life issues, ending abortion on demand in our society, and aiding in crisis pregnancies.…

Day 13 of Lent

We hope you had a great weekend. Thank you for joining us today. Please come back tomorrow as we will be having a Lenten reflection everyday. If you missed a day, you can find the archives here. TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE: MATTHEW 19:6 SO THEY ARE NO LONGER 2 BUT 1 FLESH.WHAT THEREFORE GOD HAS JOINED…

Day 10 of Lent

Thank you for joining us today for our daily Bible reflection. TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE: PSALM 38:15 BUT FOR YOU, O LORD, DO I WAIT; IT IS YOU, O LORD MY GOD WHO WILL ANSWER. Often times I catch myself praying for my will to be done. Most of the time it’s subconsciously. I am sure I…

A Johnny Cash Lent

For you partake of that last offered cup, Or disappear into the potter’s ground. When the man comes around. -Johnny Cash, The Man Comes Around  Yesterday would have been Johnny Cash’s 83rd birthday. In years past, when I was thin enough to fit into it (thanks food binges and booze!) I would wear my black suit on…

Outside the Walls: February 23, 2015

Featuring: Monday’s Readings A Homily from St. Asterius of Amasea “Specifically Chosen” Identities vs. “unchosen” proclivities An Anonymous Guest and the Name Game Resources: Courage International The Chastity Project “Against Heterosexuality” by Michael W. Hannon Desire of the Everlasting Hills – Documentary The Third Way – Documentary

Day 8 of Lent

Thank you for joining us today! TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE: JOEL 2:12-15: “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments.  Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. Who…

Day 7 of Lent

Thank you for joining us today! TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE: JOHN 20:23 WHOSE SINS YOU FORGIVE ARE FORGIVEN THEM, AND WHOSE SINS YOU RETAINED ARE RETAINED The Council of Trent defined the power Christ gave to his Apostles to forgive sins is exercised in the sacrament of penance. This Lent make an effort to go to confession. Hear…