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Home, Sweet Home!
“What’s your sign?” No, I am not using that old pick-up line. I am actually thinking about my zodiac sign which is Cancer (July birthday). Any description of the type of person a Cancer is always includes something about the home such as this statement from this website: “They are very emotional and sensitive, and care deeply about matters of the family and their home.” For me, I have to say that the description fits.…
Read MoreBlessed Virgin Mary’s Nativity Feast
Today the Universal Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary’s (BVM) Nativity. This feast dates back to the 5th century and marks the anniversary of the dedication of a basilica in Jerusalem which was built on…
Read MoreDay of Prayer for Care of Creation
Victoria Battell—In recent days we could not help but be moved by the scenes of devastation and destruction which Hurricane Harvey left behind. Fierce winds and treacherous rain has taken the lives, possessions, and livelihoods…
Read MoreReflection on Mercy
Catherine McAuley was a truly Christian woman. She believed that everyone, every sister, associate, co-worker in mercy and person in need was an incarnation of Christ and she ministered with and to them with the…
Read MoreFacebook for Fun and Profit
As I sit at my computer writing this blog, the current temperature is about 40,000 degrees with the humidity at 700%. Well...maybe I am exaggerating a bit, but let me tell you, it is hot…
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