Faith, Real Talk

Meekness is a Magnet for Christ

Six years ago someone tricked me into reading "The Good News About Sex & Marriage." I walked away from that book thoroughly annoyed that the Church's teaching on sexuality made so much sense. I was convicted that my husband and I needed to make some big changes in our lives. I had been on birth… Continue reading Meekness is a Magnet for Christ

One EASY step to take everyday in order to grow in humility. Entire article available at www.dianadivulges.com (an HONEST catholic blog)
Faith

Why I Never Apologize After I Put My Foot in My Mouth

How often do you put your foot in your mouth? If your name is Diana the answer is probably “SO, SO, SO OFTEN.” I’m going to tell you a story about a time I put my foot so far down my throat it got stuck. One time, about 3 years ago, Marvin and I were… Continue reading Why I Never Apologize After I Put My Foot in My Mouth

Faith

How to Make the Most of Lent: A Catholic Woman’s Guide to the Best Lent Ever

I look forward to Lent every year. That's sort of a weird thing to say since Lent is so sacrificial, right? Lent is the time when we set aside some of the things we reaaaaally enjoy so that we can remember that a) our souls shouldn't be slaves to our bodies and b) God suffered… Continue reading How to Make the Most of Lent: A Catholic Woman’s Guide to the Best Lent Ever

One EASY step to take everyday in order to grow in humility. Entire article available at www.dianadivulges.com (an HONEST catholic blog)
Books, Faith

One Easy Way to Grow in Humility: Why You Should Stop Apologizing

In mass one day, as I was praying about something completely unrelated, an idea popped into my head: I needed to write about the humility-- the gift-- of being disliked. I was stumped! What do you mean, Holy Spirit? How could being disliked be a gift? I didn't know. The opinions of others have always preoccupied… Continue reading One Easy Way to Grow in Humility: Why You Should Stop Apologizing

Faith, Motherhood

The Missing Ballet Shoe Debacle of 2017

We just got home from a week long family retreat (with Domestic Church) in Arkansas. It was a spiritually renewing week for all of us. Marvin and I especially walked away ready to re-commit to our Domestic Church promises and ready to really put the time in with and for God. Since we've been home… Continue reading The Missing Ballet Shoe Debacle of 2017