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.

Behold the Lamb of God: My Favorite Part of Mass

Published on September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 by tojesussincerely1 Comment

“Look, Mom,” my 6yo Son, Hero, whisper-exclaims as he snuggles into my arm, “It’s your favorite part of Mass!”

The priest elevates the chalice and the host, proclaiming, “Behold the Lamb of God! Behold him who takes away the sins of the world.”

That part of Mass gets me every time. Continue reading “Behold the Lamb of God: My Favorite Part of Mass” →

#MyMassTakeaway: To Whom Shall We Go

Published on August 26, 2018 by tojesussincerely1 Comment

Today’s the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Find the Mass Readings here: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Month day, year Continue reading “#MyMassTakeaway: To Whom Shall We Go” →

Meditation: It’s a Hard Time to be Catholic

Published on August 16, 2018August 20, 2018 by tojesussincerelyLeave a comment

Staying Faithful to the Church through Scandal

I hate it.

I hate that the people who were supposed to be leading the faithful to Jesus have hurt them. Abused them.

I hate that so many of our priests and bishops have put such a stumbling block in the path of our trust in the Church.

It’s a hard time to be Catholic. Continue reading “Meditation: It’s a Hard Time to be Catholic” →

The Bread of Life: What am I Hungry For?

Published on August 12, 2018August 12, 2018 by tojesussincerelyLeave a comment

#MyMassTakeaway: Physical and Spiritual Hungers: Jesus wants to meet them all. Today is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Find the Mass Readings here: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 12, 2018 Continue reading “The Bread of Life: What am I Hungry For?” →

#MyMassTakeaway: Put on Your New Self

Published on August 5, 2018 by tojesussincerelyLeave a comment

Today’s the 18thSunday in Ordinary Time.

Find the Mass Readings here: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Month day, year Continue reading “#MyMassTakeaway: Put on Your New Self” →

#MyMassTakeaway: Women and Children DO Count

Published on July 29, 2018August 5, 2018 by tojesussincerelyLeave a comment

Today’s the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Find the Mass Readings here: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 29, 2018 Continue reading “#MyMassTakeaway: Women and Children DO Count” →

#MyMassTakeaway: The Good Shepherd

Published on July 22, 2018 by tojesussincerelyLeave a comment

Today’s the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Find the Mass Readings here: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 22, 2018 Continue reading “#MyMassTakeaway: The Good Shepherd” →

It Still Hurts – A Story of Temporary Secondary Infertility

Published on July 16, 2018July 16, 2018 by tojesussincerely19 Comments

About this time last year I found out I was pregnant with our fourth child.

Since I was at the tail end of treatment for depression, my doctor let me instantly wean off my meds. Morning sickness plus the awful disorienting feeling I experienced from quitting antidepressants was a rough combination.

But it was welcome suffering compared to the pain of waiting for a child that would not come. Continue reading “It Still Hurts – A Story of Temporary Secondary Infertility” →