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
Reflections on Holy Week: The Spirit is Willing, But the Flesh is Weak
On April 4, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodIn todays gospel with Peter says he will lay down his life for Jesus, Peter doesn’t know what he’s saying. His spirit was willing, he wanted to be able to do it, but his flesh was weak, he had not yet received the power of the Holy Spirit to be able to do it. Additionally,
Kingdoms Fall
On March 27, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodI was at mass on Sunday and a young lady sang a song by Lauren Daigle called Once and For All after communion. Not only was the song beautifully sung, but it hit me in a place that was both very unexpected and very healing. The premise of the song is a prayer, asking for
Behind the Holy Spirit
On March 19, 2023 by steadfastheartofgodThere are seeds we receive from the Lord, which come in the form of inspirations, insights, consolations or even revelations. We can attest for various reasons that these do not come from ourselves, but are from God. These seeds are given to be nourished, to be held within our hearts and pondered like the Blessed