The Taking of Christ by Caravaggio Images have become really important to me, in shaping and strengthening my devotion for God. I can see a difference since I started focusing on them this past year. And if holy images have the power to do this to my soul, I can only imagine what damage has…
On the Direction of my Prayer Life.. and the Direction of this Site
Head of a Spanish Girl Wearing a Mantilla JMJ ++ just lost a draft.. I guess Jesus didn't like that version Recently, I've made the decision to commit to write publicly online. It's a struggle I've had for many years, mainly because I'd parse my digital self into ways that didn't fit comfortably with my…
I guess it’s time to admit I’m just a Catholic digital native.
Anyone who knows me or has followed my writing online (it. is. everywhere.. gotta centralize it on one site) knows I've struggled with maintaining an online presence for as long as I can remember. Why? Because it's been dangerous for me. Once I begin writing, I tend to lose a sense of control and become…
Why Catholic Story
Our holy faith is a treasure of unspeakable value, for it it we posses first of all a divine light which serves to guide us safely on the way to heaven. St. Alphonsus Ligouri As Catholics, we know Jesus has left for us the treasure of Holy Mother Church for all of our spiritual needs. …
On St. Barbara & starting that Catholic Portal for Catholic Story
God is amazing. For most of my adult life, I've waited Him to come out and tell me, what exactly He wants me to do regarding my hearts' desires. It's all those stories of the saints I've read about all my life - I've been waiting to hear His Voice echoing from my dreams moments…
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, grant that I may aspire towards Thee with my whole heart, with full desire and thirsty soul, seeking only Thy sweetness and Thy delights, also that my whole mind and all that is within me may not ardently sigh to Thee, who art our True Beatitude.O…
Veronica, it is the Lord.. 