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    A Cross is a Cross

    I’ve been slowly revamping our home decor as I’ve been feeling inspired to incorporate more spiritual art on the walls for all of us to appreciate and enjoy. I wanted to find little visual reminders for my family to look upon to keep a sense of peace, community, and spirituality in our home and mix it in with the overall design and feeling we already have established. In my search, I came across this sign from Catholic Gifts and More that says “the things you take for granted someone else is praying for” (The Things You Take for Granted – Wall Plaque, Wall Decor: Catholic Gifts & More (catholicgiftsandmore.com), and…

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    The Humanities of Infertility

    In my prayer life, I’ve often observed that God uses many resources to send me messages of hope, encouragement, and mercy to increase my faith, which in turn allows me to trust in Him even more fully. I tend to have a more Carmelite heart when it comes to the silence observed in prayer, and I find that sometimes my fear keeps me from truly feeling still and even motivated to spend the much needed time in this quiet place of reflection. But lately, I’ve noticed how much meaning and love He’s been showering me with in so many forms all around me that make me even more aware of…