How many of you have prayed a novena to St. Thérèse? We did, just a year ago, and do you know what? She said yes.Saint Thérèse is one of my favorite saints. I don’t think I’m unique in that, but in my case I really need her! First off, I need her to say yes again…though that story is for another day. Second, and most important of all, I really need … [Read more...]
O Happy Fault
The Story of My ConversionPart I (In the Beginning) ;Part II (The Age of Reason) ;Part III (Ages 11-14);Part IV (“Hitting Bottom” Prologue);Part IV (“Hitting Bottom”) Part V: Free at LastGod knew what He was doing when He left me stranded in St. Paul.I was on my way home to Fargo after spending the summer overseas. Having parked my car in the … [Read more...]
O Happy Fault Resumed
The next installment of my conversion story (Part V: “Free at Last”) is on deck. I don’t know if I’ll get it posted today, but for now, here are the links to the rest of the story.Part I (In the Beginning) ;Part II (The Age of Reason) ;Part III (Ages 11-14);Part IV (“Hitting Bottom” Prologue);Part IV (“Hitting Bottom”) Thank you for your … [Read more...]
Like a Child
Ed. Note: This posted was published earlier today and then yanked in a fit of angst. I am going through a period of emotional upheaval today--the Dark Night of the Soul, perhaps? Ha. I'm nowhere near it--which is wreaking havoc in every arena. Here it is again, though. Read fast--there is no guarantee that it'll be up tomorrow. The other day my … [Read more...]
Not-so-Common Courtesy
The small courtesies sweeten life, the greater, ennoble it.--Christian Nevell BoveeDo you remember how I said, last weekend, that I was going to go to Mass to pray for graciousness? I arrived at the church during the tail end of the responsorial psalm (Being late is a big problem for me. We can talk about that one in another post) and settled … [Read more...]
The Wrong Question
Even for an early bird, 6:30 a.m. is early. At that time of day I am still staggering around the kitchen with a cup of coffee stuck to my lips. I am trying to pray, trying to compose a few coherent thoughts for a blog post...heck, trying to wake up.This morning, for the third day in a row, Angela came thumping and bumping her way down the stairs at … [Read more...]
O Happy Fault
The Story of My Conversion(Part I; Part II ; Part III; Part IV Prologue)Part IV Continued: Hitting Bottom (Warning: The following post is rated PG-13.)DedicationTo St. Ignatius of Loyola, with gratitude and great affection“Every sinful act involves a separation from God. This is the greatest deception a man can fall prey to. This is true evil. Sin … [Read more...]
An Update
from Margaret in Pennsylvania, who has not stopped coughing since her arrival in Lancaster County.I coughed my way onto the airplane.I coughed my way across half of the continental USA.And I coughed my way through today's conference.(It was a very good conference, by the way.)Still I cough, which is why I am here...alone...in my hotel room...while … [Read more...]
O Happy Fault:
The Story of My Conversion(Part I; Part II ; Part III)Part IV: Hitting BottomPrologueHis name was Paul Ohm and he was the dearest, sweetest, cutest little man in the nursing home where I worked. Granted, I was fond of all the residents. Their smiles, their stories, their wrinkles…their lonely lives and their unspoken needs…all of these things broke … [Read more...]
O Happy Fault Resumed
It’s time.I will be posting the next installment of my conversion story—“Hitting Bottom”—on Friday, barring an Act of God or extreme cowardice on my part.Are you still interested? : )You may read the rest of the installments here:Part IPart IIPart IIIAll for the Greater Glory of God,Maggie in Minnesota … [Read more...]
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