Right Here, Right Now
On July 11, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodMy family and I were just out of town for a sports tournament for my oldest daughter. On Saturday evening we went to the Vigil Mass at the Basilica in the downtown area. I always love going to different churches when we travel and this one I knew would be a special treat since it
A Culture of False Ideologies
On June 29, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodI have been thinking lately about humanity and all the mess that we have gotten ourselves into. As I ponder the state of our culture, I am reminded of the four beasts from Daniel’s dream in the Old Testament book of Daniel. This prophetic book can have many layers of meaning but one could certainly
Chaste Hearts
On June 19, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodThere is a more recent devotion in the Church that is gaining popularity, especially in this Year of St. Joseph. The Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph came about after a series of apparitions, which were approved by Bishop Dom Carillo Gritti on January 31, 2010. During these apparitions, St Joseph appeared and spoke about
Shrine Of The Holy Trinity
On June 12, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodThe Blessed Mother is truly my favorite! I could meditate on her character, her virtuous life, her obedience to God, her love for her Son, her union with the Holy Spirit every day and still never get bored. There is a depth and richness in Mary that always leads us to a deeper and more
Point Of No Return
On June 9, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodThis week I have been potty training my youngest son. Not always the most favorite part of parenting, but a necessary thing that we all have to go through as parents and children. Henry is my fifth child. I can only vaguely remember this journey with the others as all my memories of my other
The Deep Sleep of Adam & Joseph
On May 26, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodThis post was written with my good friend Susan Skinner I was recently reading a general audience given by St John Paul II on November 7, 1979 entitled The Original Unity of Man and Woman. This general audience in particular is really incredible to read in its entirety, especially considering our culture today and the
Divine Indwelling
On May 22, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodAve Maria wall at the University Catholic Frassati House in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mary, Mother of Priests
On May 15, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodThis year I have joined the Seven Sisters Apostolate to pray for one of our priests at our parish. It is a year long commitment where 7 women sign up for one day of the week to pray a holy hour for a particular priest. It has been on my heart to be praying for
Love of Charity
On May 11, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodSupernatural charity in action is the love of God, extended to our neighbor… When one loves God with this love of charity, one will also want other persons to share in his life. A person with charity loves all persons, wanting them to “live with God”. The love of charity for neighbor is the desire
Wait For The Lord
On May 2, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodTo wait for the Lord is a common theme mentioned in the Psalms. This is because waiting produces good fruit and when done in faith it never disappoints. For in our intentional waiting, we give the Holy Spirit permission and time to move and act. The psalmists knew this about God’s nature, which is why