He Has a Gift for You
Last weekend my oldest sister and her family hosted a Pentecost party! We gathered to celebrate the birthday of our church. Before we...
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Leah Brix
- May 28
- 2 min
The Last Sin Eater
I know I’m late to the party, like usual, but I just discovered the awesomeness that is Audible. I actually gifted Adam with an Audible...
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Abby Thomas
- May 21
- 3 min
Pop Quizzes after Pentecost
“One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi, time’s up!” These nagging words were followed by an aggressive shoulder tap from...
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Leah Brix
- May 14
- 3 min
A Day of Dual Celebration
One chilly October Sunday in 2017, we celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in our local parish....
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Abby Thomas
- May 7
- 3 min
To Us it was Chaos, to Them it was Fruitful
Our diocese had organized a Cor Jesu Novena as part of this year’s Eucharistic Revival initiative. Cor Jesu is a Latin phrase for "Heart...
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Leah Brix
- Apr 30
- 4 min
The Years are Short, but the Mass sure is Long...
This past weekend our family attended mass at a church where we were very active parishioners over a decade ago. I always joke that we...
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Guest Blogger
- Apr 26
- 7 min
Lenten/Easter Testimony
In the midst of the every day, may YOU be the center of my heart. I long to know you deeply and intimately. Please help me this Lent to...
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Abby Thomas
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Spring Cleaning Burnout
Spring is officially upon us! We embraced the beautiful weather with countless walks around the neighborhood, iced coffee, and open...
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Leah Brix
- Apr 16
- 2 min
Get Lost in the Ocean of Mercy
The spiritual walk is a perilous one. One minute you are walking on water, and the next are walking through the Valley of the Shadow of...
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Abby Thomas
- Apr 9
- 3 min
Rejoicing with Easter Traditions
Easter morning was full of thrill and excitement from the moment we opened our eyes as children. We would throw on our barn boots and...
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Catholic Country Chronicles
- Apr 6
- 13 min
A Reflection on Those Who Were There
"A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (18:1-19:42), Jesus went out with his disciples across the Kidron Valley to where there...
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Abby Thomas
- Apr 2
- 3 min
Hosanna Through Donkey Ears
My back was killing me. It felt like I was carrying the weight of the world. My legs were tired. I was unsure of how long I could...
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Leah Brix
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Once Upon a Time I Ran
I ran my first 5k when I was in my early twenties. Because of my overactive brain, I quickly bored of the repetitive movements of one...
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Leah Brix
- Mar 19
- 3 min
Introduction to Discovery Prayer
Two weeks ago, I shared St. Teresa of Avila’s formula for contemplative prayer. Her 5-step process is a perfect guide for learning how...
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Abby Thomas
- Mar 12
- 3 min
Pray Hardest when it’s Hardest to Pray
We have a sign in our basements that reads “Pray Hardest when it’s Hardest to Pray.” When my father-in-law gifted us this sign I thought...
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Leah Brix
- Mar 5
- 3 min
St. Teresa of Avila's Guide to Personal Prayer
For some people, mental prayer is a breeze. For others, it is an overwhelming, mysterious prayer practice that is way out of their...
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Abby Thomas
- Feb 26
- 2 min
The Voice of Her Mama
For nine long months, while my daughter was safely tucked away in my womb, she heard me sing! It came as no surprise that my voice is a...
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Leah Brix
- Feb 19
- 2 min
Making Time for Date Night and Morning Prayer
My husband and I committed to monthly date nights a few years ago. It is only possible because they are written on the calendar in...
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Abby Thomas
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Lord, Teach us how to Pray
As a twenty-two-year-old, I stood in front of a confirmation class and gave the most moving talk about prayer….or so I thought. I hit all...
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Leah Brix
- Feb 5
- 3 min
Lost at the Great Mall of America
Five years ago we took our family to Sea Life Aquarium, which is located inside the great Mall of America. It was an awesome afternoon...
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