I struggle with the Catholic teaching on being open to life, but I must also count the 2,000 year old Church as wiser than myself. For health reasons, as I've discussed, another pregnancy would be bad for me. But in general I have to admit, birth control has been a demographic and societal disaster. Promiscuity … Continue reading Abstaining to Avoid Pregnancy
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Catholic Lay Creative Order
I really wish there was a lay order of Catholic creatives I could join. I'm researching Catholic literary societies and might join the one I found. Ideally, such a society would practice lectio divina daily. There would be weekly meetings to share or critique work. There would be some element of public service related to … Continue reading Catholic Lay Creative Order
Changes Coming This Spring
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
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
Preparing for Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the day I teach the Bible journaling seminar to a local homeschooling group. I'm looking forward to it! Bible journaling has changed my life for the better and I want to share the joy. It's a fresh way of absorbing and responding to scripture. I am gathering up personal supplies I want to … Continue reading Preparing for Tomorrow
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
Did I Meet Last Year’s Goals?
As I embark on the adventure of a new year, I look back on the goals I set for last year. The following is what I planned to do in 2025. I did not end up baking more. I want to do that this year. But I spent several months of 2025 under the weather … Continue reading Did I Meet Last Year’s Goals?
Life at Home 