Some of my views may be changing. I'm learning about the Catholic Church and the roots of Christianity, and soon this may not be a fundamentalist/evangelical page. It may be more....trad cath. Submission still matters, but my views on some other issues are beginning to change. I don't feel entirely comfortable with that at this … Continue reading Changes Coming This Spring
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Interview and 2 Paintings
Today, after dusting the blinds but before bathroom cleaning, I got to pull out my acrylic paints. This morning I was interviewed about trad beliefs by an audio journalism masters student. The premise of the assignment was to interview someone you don't agree with. She promised it wouldn't be confrontational, and she kept her promise. … Continue reading Interview and 2 Paintings
Giving Up Something
Today I learned in OCIA that Catholics are supposed to give something up every Friday. It can be a food or food in general. It can be social media or another idol of the heart. But because Christ died for us on a Friday, Fridays we must sacrifice something too. I'll probably do a mix … Continue reading Giving Up Something
OCIA – Being Open to Life
Tomorrow in OCIA we're supposed to talk about nitty gritty practical stuff like mortal sin and being open to life. At times I feel sad to think of the sons and daughters I could have had. I feel guilty that A is an only child. I'm going to ask to chat with the priest in … Continue reading OCIA – Being Open to Life
Adoration, Stay at Home University Check In
This morning I attended OCIA and we discussed the order of and meaning of the Mass. I really want to attend Adoration with my Bible journaling supplies and study and worship in tbe physical, the Real Presence, of Jesus. I will be going to at least one weekday Mass this week. Maybe I can do … Continue reading Adoration, Stay at Home University Check In
If The Church Isn’t Crying, It’s Dying?
Have you ever heard this line before? I've heard some really sweet priests and pastors use this line to comfort parents who feel uncomfortable when their babies cry during mass or worship service. Fundamentally, I agree. We want families to feel welcomed and we want children to grow up going to church, and babies and … Continue reading If The Church Isn’t Crying, It’s Dying?
New Year, New Goals
Publish on my substack more often Study a personal curriculum every month Bake more Go to the dr Spend more time directly inculcating the faith in my daughter. I want Jesus to be the center of more of our conversations. Find a way to get more involved in church. I'm teaching a Bible journaling seminar … Continue reading New Year, New Goals
Bad Medicine, OCIA, Bible Journaling
Waking up was difficult to do this morning. Again, the medicine knocked me out. I'm not taking it tonight. OCIA was canceled today. Father C offered to teach it since I drove out for it, and one of my classmates was there already, but we all agreed it would be best to just reconvene in … Continue reading Bad Medicine, OCIA, Bible Journaling
Discerning Catholicism in Light of Their Stance on Contraception
If you've been here a while or you know me in person, you know I have pretty severe Bipolar 1 Disorder. For this reason, C and I gave up on the dream of a bigger family. We had our daughter and I almost did not survive, and the Bipolar Disorder got worse after pregnancy, and … Continue reading Discerning Catholicism in Light of Their Stance on Contraception
Adoration, OCIA, Rosary
Today I attended OCIA. My two classmates were both out, as was Father C, so M taught me a lesson on the sacraments. I found out I can't get my marriage convalidated (word choice?) Because to do so, you must agree to raise your children Catholic. My deeply Methodist husband will never go for that, … Continue reading Adoration, OCIA, Rosary
Life at Home 