Hidden Treasure of the Family
On December 26, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodTo maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each members of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others. St John Paul II The past two days my home has been full with family, neighbors and friends. Even though I am an introvert,
Joyful Mysteries of Marriage
On December 12, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodRecently a friend and I prayed a rosary specifically for our vocations of marriage. In the world today, it is clear that the institute of marriage is under great attack. As divorce becomes more and more prevalent, the perception of marriage continues to shift. The truth is that marriage is a sacrament and it orders
Offer It Up
On November 14, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodIf I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I
At The Feet of Jesus
On October 24, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodI am currently in a bible study that is going through the Gospel of John and this past week we read the story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead. There was one part of that story that really stuck out to me this time and it was after Lazarus’ death before Jesus raised
Childlike Trust
On October 15, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodHe called a child, whom he put among them, and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:2-4 Typically we hear this passage and think how nice
Veiling the Mystery
On September 20, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodLast spring I began to wear a veil at mass. I was feeling called to wear it earlier that year, but I kept avoiding it in prayer. In all honesty, I really didn’t want to do it. I didn’t see the need for it, I didn’t understand it, but I still felt this nudge by
Prayer for Priest’s Purity
On September 6, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodHeavenly Father, each one of your priests have been grafted into the one high priesthood of Jesus Christ. Through their ministry, we pray that your Word be ever upon their lips and in their hearts, your anointing ever upon their hands and in their memory, and your Most Holy Face ever be their gaze and
Culture of Division
On August 29, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodAnd he said, “It is what comes out of a person that defiles. For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” Mark 7:20-23 We live in
A Lesson In Waiting
On August 15, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodTrust in him, and he will help you; make your ways straight, and hope in him.You who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy; do not stray, or else you may fall.You who fear the Lord, trust in him, and your reward will not be lost. Sirach 2:6-8 Have you ever been excited about the possibility of something
Crucifiers vs. Entombers
On August 8, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodI was at mass last week and noticed that the lights were flickering over the 11th and 14th Stations of the Cross.The 11th Station is when Jesus is nailed to the cross and the 14th Station is when Jesus is buried in the tomb. Anytime I notice something like this, I find that it is