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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Leah Brix
- Jan 29
- 5 min
The Paradox of Loss and Life
Abby: The moment I woke up Monday morning I knew something was off. I felt so agitated and overwhelmed. My head was spinning as I thought...
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Abby Thomas
- Jan 22
- 3 min
A Cry for Help from One Baby to Another
“Hello Abby, any news on that baby yet? If not, you can join us for the March for life on Sunday. That will for sure get things...
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Leah Brix
- Jan 15
- 2 min
The Heartbreak of a Mother
Imagine for a moment that you are a young pregnant woman… if you aren’t actually a woman go ahead and picture yourself as the spouse of...
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Abby Thomas
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Star of Wonder, Star of Might
The visitation of the Three Wise Men has always been a mystery to me. I remember trying to process how these three guys knew about the...
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Guest Blogger
- Jan 1
- 3 min
A Father's Love
I renew my Consecration to Mary every day but I officially made my DeMonfort Consecration to Mary with my wife Shirley 40 years ago. Leah...
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Leah Brix
- Dec 25, 2022
- 3 min
What Child is This? A Helpless Newborn
The carolers were singing, incense was rising, and the candles chased away the darkness that cold Christmas Eve. It was a beautiful mass...
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Abby Thomas
- Dec 18, 2022
- 3 min
The Comfort of Mary's Lap
As a first time mom, it is really hard to sift through all of the research, opinions, and personal testimonies that come my way. On top...
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Leah Brix
- Dec 11, 2022
- 3 min
This is My Body Given Up for You
I struggle to keep my eyes open and wonder where all my energy went. I take a pregnancy test and see the double lines. Ready or not, my...
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Abby Thomas
- Dec 4, 2022
- 3 min
The Secret Pact of Pregnancy
If there is one thing in the entire world my phlegmatic husband can not stand…its small talk. His ideal haircut would be sitting in...
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Leah Brix
- Nov 27, 2022
- 3 min
When the Angels Held Their Breath
The first Sunday of Advent is upon us, which marks the first day of the new liturgical year. The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.”...
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Abby Thomas
- Nov 20, 2022
- 2 min
An Attitude of Gratitude
The week of Thanksgiving always stirs up conversations about the people and things in our lives that we are the most grateful for. We can...
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Leah Brix
- Nov 13, 2022
- 2 min
Momento Mori
In the Kingdom of the Eternal Vast Provinces number three All sights set on Jerusalem the Heavenly City. Residents of the earthly realm...
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