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 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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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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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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Abby Thomas
- Oct 23, 2022
- 3 min
What is Next?
I have been teaching elementary music for the last 5 years, but this has been the first year that I am returning to the same school and...
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Leah Brix
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Hotdish, Hand-Me-Downs and the Hail Mary
Hotdish, hand-me-downs and the Hail Mary. A frugal mom’s journey to sainthood. Does that sound familiar to you? If it does, I would be...
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Abby Thomas
- Oct 9, 2022
- 3 min
A Gift that is Freely Given
I have super exciting news!! God gave you, yes you, a set of unique skills and gifts that He empowers you to use to further His kingdom...
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Leah Brix
- Oct 2, 2022
- 3 min
Being Afraid of the Doorbell
“Ding dong!” “Oh crap! It’s the doorbell!” I get a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. I am embarrassed by the rubber boots...
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Abby Thomas
- Sep 11, 2022
- 3 min
We are Ordinary Missionaries
When I was in college I used to say something along the lines of, “God will use me in a big way after I graduate and start teaching.” ...
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Leah Brix
- Aug 7, 2022
- 4 min
Ridiculous Red Ribbon Raspberries
On Tuesday of our county fair, the 4-H building comes to life with a sea of little people in green shirts, frazzled parents whose arms...
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Abby Thomas
- Jul 31, 2022
- 3 min
90 Years of Singing?!
Earlier this week I was asked to sing at a funeral for a man who belonged to my parish cluster. He regularly attended mass at our...
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Leah Brix
- Jul 24, 2022
- 4 min
Trouble at Sunday Mass
The look on my 9-year-old’s face was a scowl to instill fear into the most callous of villains. This was the second time in two minutes...
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Abby Thomas
- Jul 3, 2022
- 3 min
Caught Off Guard by Carrots
This past weekend my husband and I had a few people over for a bonfire. It was the first time that we really spent time in our backyard...
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Leah Brix
- May 15, 2022
- 3 min
The Scapular
Yank- “OUCH!” I got rope burn on my neck for the billionth time. I have been in the habit of wearing a brown scapular around my neck...
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Leah Brix
- May 8, 2022
- 2 min
Lessons from a Talking Spider
I needed the perfect quote. Ok, ok, ok. So maybe I didn’t NEED it, but it was strongly suggested that I find myself a solid quote. I am...
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Leah Brix
- Apr 4, 2022
- 4 min
A Tale of Complete Trust
Wham! It hit me like a ton of bricks, crushing my poor fragile heart. It took all the emotional strength that I could muster to finish...
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Guest Blogger
- Mar 28, 2022
- 3 min
Poppin' Prayer
I yearn for the day that my prayer life is poppin’. No more of this mediocre, on occasion, ebb and flow, prayer life. I want to get to a...
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Guest Blogger
- Mar 21, 2022
- 4 min
A Tall Glass of Water
For anyone who has been around me during my typical morning, knows I have to start my day with a hearty breakfast! I am one that will...
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