“The enemy wants us to think we are on our own, that we’re alone, and that it’s up to us…But it’s not”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + Last week was the the feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa, one of my favorite titles of Mary. I grew up seeing this image at my Babcia’s (Polish grandmother’s) house, and I was always intrigued by it. Years later,...
“God answers us with a promise of companionship”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + In my newsletter this week, I wrote about that scene we heard about in Sunday’s Gospel reading where Jesus asks His disciples, “What are other people saying about me?” and “But who do you say I...
“God is often that gentle still soft voice”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “This is so important: Jane Frances de Chantal was a Saint not *in spite of* her struggles and temptations and doubts and fears, but BECAUSE OF THEM. Your struggles do not disqualify you. You are being called to be a saint in...
“You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t even have to be enough… He is both.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “God truly wants to hear the deepest & simple desires of our hearts. We can share it all like a child with a generous & loving Father. The key is to separate our desire from our expectation of fulfillment. Desire...
“Can God Really Heal Me?”
That’s definitely a question I’ve brought to prayer… “Can God really heal me?” “Does He want to?” “What does He want from this part of my life?” These questions are nearly universal, aren’t they? This...
“Joy — It won’t just appear – it’s a posture, a way of living, and seeking.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “Life will never be perfect. We have to look for the joy. Finding it, moment after moment after moment. It won’t just appear – it’s a posture, a way of living, and seeking.” — Rachel Martin +...
“We must first be loved in order to love.”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + In this week’s Catholic Wife, Catholic Life Newsletter, I wrote a little bit about how to pray when we don’t know what to say, and how the Holy Spirit helps us during times like that. You can sign up for the...
Letting Ourselves Be Surprised by God
Here are this week’s must-reads: + Our next novena over at Pray More Novenas starts this Friday and it’s one of our favorites: the St. Anne Novena! You probably know this story by now: I met John-Paul soon after I finished praying the St. Anne Novena ten...
A little bit about our Family identity & family traditions
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “So much of what I see and learn about on our gardening journey correlates to our spiritual journeys: what’s the soil like where we’ve planted ourselves? How will the root system change us, support us,...
“A life that turns everyone’s weaknesses into strengths”
Here are this week’s must-reads: + “Just saying the name of Jesus with love and devotion is a powerful prayer. Try it next time you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed.” – Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP + In this week’s Catholic Wife,...
“Why am I not healed? Why do I still have my wounds?”
Here are this week’s must-reads: –> But first, be sure to scroll down and check out what’s featured in this week’s Catholic Wife, Catholic Life Newsletter! + The next novena we’re praying as a community over at Pray More Novenas is The...About Me
Hi, I'm Annie! I'm a Catholic wife, writer & producer, and I work from home on a prayer ministry I run with my husband. I also write about, and share, some of the best things I find about living an authentic Catholic life as a woman & wife.
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