Another confession, another life-changing piece of advice.
I’m going to open up with you about a struggle I brought up in confession just this weekend – that I think many of us deal with.
Distraction.
The internet.
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Author: tojesussincerely
Hi, I’m Sara! A Catholic wife, mathematician, former teacher, sometimes artist, and mom of 3. I’m here to open wide the doors of my heart and let you in on my joys, my struggles, my questions, and my life lessons. My goal is to grow in kindness, virtue, and prayer, and invite you to grow along with me. I’m moving forward step by step every day, and I’m so happy you’re joining me on this journey.
You can find my prayers and reflections on my blog: To Jesus, Sincerely.
Catholic Trivia: Sacramentals {Interactive Quiz}
Sacraments and Sacramentals are not the same thing.
The 7 Sacraments are instituted by Christ to confer his grace to the members of the Catholic Church.
Sacramentals are something different – though related to the Sacraments!
Today, we’re going to test your knowledge about sacramentals with 10 Catholic Trivia questions!!
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What is Veiling Really All About?
This post is sponsored by Tami and Love to Veil. I reached out to her, and she sent me a gorgeous veil in exchange for an honest review.
For the longest time, I didn’t veil.
I never felt called, attracted, or even pressured into veiling.
And I even grew up in a parish where I was exposed to veiling. It wasn’t necessarily the mainstream, but you could expect to see a few women and children wearing veils at Mass.
But then something changed.
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Bring the Faith to Life Through Holy Coloring
Our Sunday Visitor sent me copies of the featured books for review. All opinions are my own honest opinions. This post contains Amazon affiliate links.
When I was a kid, my mom used to read us stories of the Saints while we colored in our “holy” coloring books.
I attended public school with my siblings, so I know that my mom felt an urgency to make the Faith a strong and positive aspect of our home life.
Our holy coloring routine was how she helped us settle down and find peace in immersing ourselves in beautiful images and stories of the Faith before we went to bed at night.
I remember this as happy times, peaceful times. It’s a memory of love and beauty and truth.
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Thanks for Being You!
As I was approaching the front of the Communion line this Sunday, I was struck with a thought.
“Eucharist” means “Thanksgiving.”
God’s greatest gift to us – the gift of himself, that we receive, that becomes a part of us, that takes us up into him and transforms us – is really the gift of receiving.
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What do You Know About the 4 Last Things?
These four things are probably the most important things you need to know about.
What happens at the end of our lives – when death separates body from soul, and we meet Jesus face to face?
This post has ten questions and answers about the four last things – to help you get a better understanding.
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For Your Shopping Delight: The Ultimate List of Small Catholic Businesses
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I make a percentage at no extra cost to you.
Sometimes, the mass-produced, instant-gratification, cheap-generalized life of Amazon purchases makes us feel empty and jaded.
We want something that speaks to our hearts, something that dignifies our worth.
These small Catholic businesses provide products that will remind you of your beauty and value in God’s eyes, all the while upholding the life of faith you want to live to the fullest.
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What if You Could See the Supernatural World?
What if we could see the spiritual realm?
Look around you for a minute and see with your natural eyes. What are you surrounded by?
Four walls. People. Objects. Trees and plants, roads and buildings.
And space. Open space filled with invisible air.
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A Journey of Beautiful Discovery for the Bride-to-be
We are Created for Love.
This book is a gorgeous tool and a beautiful keepsake of a bride’s journey to marriage.
If your wedding is coming up, this book was made for you.
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How Many of These Catholic Saints Can You Name?
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We’re getting ready to celebrate All Saints Day coming up soon (November 1st) so now is the perfect time to learn a little bit about some favorite Saints!
But first…
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