When I first started going to Mass I liked to mark each song, the day’s reading, and the responses during Mass. At first, I used little strips of stiff watercolor paper, but then I worried that I’d forget these or drop them, and then I’d be littering in church. So I decided to paint the […]
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Five Day Women’s Retreat: Graces
Father Huemmer suggested we capture the graces we received while on the retreat and return to and pray with them frequently. I was so blessed to be able to attend this retreat and I think for many years I will be revisiting my journal entries and finding new graces. These were the ones that stood […]
Five-Day Women’s Silent Retreat Day Four: Monday, June 26, 2023
These journal excerpts were written on day four of the silent women’s retreat I went on in June at the Saint Joseph Retreat and Conference Center. I really can’t recommend their programs enough! You can find a list of the most current retreats here (linked). I spent the day praying with these Bible verses and […]
Five-Day Women’s Silent Retreat Day Three: Sunday, June 25, 2023
Here are excerpts from journal entries for day three. I’m thankful for the time to go back and revisit these. I haven’t prayed with Bible passages in this way since the retreat. I need to make time to do this again. That’s a funny expression- make time. As if we can create extra time in […]
Five-Day Women’s Silent Retreat Day Two: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Below are excerpts from my journal entries for day two of the silent women’s retreat at the St. Joseph Retreat and Conference Center. I wrote most of these either under a maple tree on the grounds or in the comfort of their cozy library. I loved that the table works as a standing or sitting […]
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