The Hour and Moment
On December 1, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodThis prayer stands outside of time. While all prayer does this, the Christmas novena clearly does this through the actual words of the prayer. We are taken by this prayer, from the present moment and placed into the hour and moment of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph. There in that moment we
My Immaculate Heart Will Triumph
On November 17, 2023 by steadfastheartofgod“Through Mary we drink of the wellspring of salvation” – From “The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary” I few years ago I was enrolled in the brown scapular and I began reading The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary as part of my morning prayers. Since starting this devotion, the Lord has
The Stories of Our Ancestors
On October 25, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodI can distinctly remember the mindset that I had when I was a teenager. My worldview was very small. Most of my thoughts and concerns were for myself and what I needed and wanted in any given moment. I have come to realize that this is part of the development of teenagers. Teens are trying
Praying For Our Children
On October 11, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodI recently went on a retreat to Bethany Retreat House in Dickson, Tennessee, which is run by the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia. I have been on retreats there quite a few times and each time I can say that I am drawn closer to my vocation as a wife and mother. Each time the
The Truth Will Set You Free
On September 16, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodToday, in the United States, a type of modern martyrdom exists that doesn’t include the loss of life, but does include the loss of respect. Christians who believe the Truth of Jesus Christ face a huge amount of opposition by the secular culture. Many Christians are pressured to accept the sins and immoral behaviors of
The Queen’s Triumph: Family Healing Prayer Book
On August 2, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodI am so excited to announce that our book is finally published! More than 5 years ago, my friend Susan Skinner and I began writing prayers for families. These prayers were eventually compiled into a book and recently received the Nihil Obstat Imprimatur from the Diocese of Nashville. We now have books printed and ready
The Art of Sacrifice
On May 7, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodJesus sacrificed His life for us. We hear this over and over again. We read in Sacred Scripture Jesus’ invitation for us to come follow Him. Surely this does not mean we are all to be martyrs. Then what could Jesus mean when he says to the disciples “If any want to become my followers,
Self-Knowledge is not Egocentricity
On April 18, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodI was recently reading the experience of someone who was reading through one of their old journals. Based upon the journal entries, this person was reflecting on the fact that at that time in their life they seemed to be so self-absorbed, mainly because they wrote so much about where they were in their spiritual
Reflections on Holy Week: Loneliness of Jesus
On April 7, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodAmong many other things, there was a loneliness that Jesus experienced during his final days before his death. This loneliness began before he was actually arrested and taken away from the apostles. This loneliness was experienced in the midst of the Last Supper, even when surrounded by his dearest friends. Jesus knew what was to
Reflections on Holy Week: Jesus is Lord
On April 5, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodIn the gospel today Jesus tells his apostles that one of them will betray him. The apostles all question him by saying, “Surely it is not I, Lord.” But as Jesus furthers his point, Judas finally speaks up and says something very similar to the other apostles, but it is actually altogether different. Judas responds