To everyone with baggage.
Let Jesus love you.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
ST MARK Y'ALL
Did you know Sts. Mark and Paul (and Barnabas!) were cousins?! Talk about some lofty genes...
On a somewhat related note, how awesome is it that literally billions of people's convictions and beliefs throughout history stemmed from about 12 guys? How awesome is the Holy Spirit? And Jesus? And Mama Mary?
We should stand up and be proud to be who we are. I love being Catholic! Our history is so rich, our churches are so beautiful, our charity and service is so extensive, and our Jesus in the Eucharist is so, so, so real. If all the Catholics in the world would make their voices heard, we could do a lot of good in this world. Come out of the woodwork!!
Worried about the hecklers (there are many...)?
I love Papa Frankie.
On a somewhat related note, how awesome is it that literally billions of people's convictions and beliefs throughout history stemmed from about 12 guys? How awesome is the Holy Spirit? And Jesus? And Mama Mary?
We should stand up and be proud to be who we are. I love being Catholic! Our history is so rich, our churches are so beautiful, our charity and service is so extensive, and our Jesus in the Eucharist is so, so, so real. If all the Catholics in the world would make their voices heard, we could do a lot of good in this world. Come out of the woodwork!!
Worried about the hecklers (there are many...)?
I love Papa Frankie.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Prom, self-confidence, and JESUS!
It's prom season, people, and you know what that means.
Expensive dress. Expensive shoes. Expensive hair. Expensive makeup. Expensive nails.
Finding a date.
Critiquing said date ("How will he look in the pictures?").
Crash diets.
SPANX.
Worry, loneliness, fear, anxiety.
Pressure.
But that's not what prom is supposed to be. Prom is supposed to be a blast, a fun-filled night to celebrate the END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, BABY! We're supposed to hang out with our friends, feeling all gorgeous and whatnot, and laugh, have fun, and let loose a little bit. However, as my priest warned me, prom can be "a debauchery."
Now before you go getting all hasty and defensive and stuff, hear me out. Yeah, if you're careful, prom is an awesome, healthy experience! Just don't get all caught up in the grinding, alcohol, and all that biz. Because, trust me, prom can be really fun without it! I know, sometimes it seems like you're completely alone in your quest for moral uprightness. Just don't show off, and quietly be who Jesus wants you to be. It's so rewarding.
So when your prom comes around, relax, try your best not to worry about all those scrutinizing pictures heading your way, and have fun.
If you're feeling like you need a crash course in body confidence before the big night, look at these helpful hints. As beautiful sons and daughters of Christ, we already shine like gems in His crown. So flash your biggest, buck-toothed smile, flaunt those love-handles, and strut your stuff despite that gigantic mound of a zit on your back. ;)
Be honest with yourself.
Don't give up!
Realize the truth.
Have moxie! ;)
Expensive dress. Expensive shoes. Expensive hair. Expensive makeup. Expensive nails.
Finding a date.
Critiquing said date ("How will he look in the pictures?").
Crash diets.
SPANX.
Worry, loneliness, fear, anxiety.
Pressure.
But that's not what prom is supposed to be. Prom is supposed to be a blast, a fun-filled night to celebrate the END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, BABY! We're supposed to hang out with our friends, feeling all gorgeous and whatnot, and laugh, have fun, and let loose a little bit. However, as my priest warned me, prom can be "a debauchery."
Now before you go getting all hasty and defensive and stuff, hear me out. Yeah, if you're careful, prom is an awesome, healthy experience! Just don't get all caught up in the grinding, alcohol, and all that biz. Because, trust me, prom can be really fun without it! I know, sometimes it seems like you're completely alone in your quest for moral uprightness. Just don't show off, and quietly be who Jesus wants you to be. It's so rewarding.
So when your prom comes around, relax, try your best not to worry about all those scrutinizing pictures heading your way, and have fun.
If you're feeling like you need a crash course in body confidence before the big night, look at these helpful hints. As beautiful sons and daughters of Christ, we already shine like gems in His crown. So flash your biggest, buck-toothed smile, flaunt those love-handles, and strut your stuff despite that gigantic mound of a zit on your back. ;)
Be honest with yourself.
Don't give up!
Realize the truth.
Have moxie! ;)
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Overwhelmed? Not making time for Jesus? Worldy things?
Me too, unfortunately yes, and out the wazu.
As a well-rounded, busy, studious, blah blah blah person, this happens to me a LOT. Furthermore, those of us who tend to overcommit (heh, wonder who that is? ...) find that all this good stuff we're signed up for suddenly seems to mesh and blend into one big, ugly BAD.
NUTS. Yes, I said nuts. Get your mind out of the gutter. NUTS are nagging, unfinished tasks. They're the biggest stressors. SAY NO TO NUTS. Okay, I'm having too much fun with this. Seriously, get those out of the way!
For all you overwhelmed, hard-working sons and daughters of Christ, take a deep breath. Eat some cheese puffs, go hug your mom, your brother, or your dog (cats...eh.). Cry if you need to. Scream into your pillow. Look at these numbers. And above all, look to the Rock that is higher than you.
To make you smile.
As a well-rounded, busy, studious, blah blah blah person, this happens to me a LOT. Furthermore, those of us who tend to overcommit (heh, wonder who that is? ...) find that all this good stuff we're signed up for suddenly seems to mesh and blend into one big, ugly BAD.
NUTS. Yes, I said nuts. Get your mind out of the gutter. NUTS are nagging, unfinished tasks. They're the biggest stressors. SAY NO TO NUTS. Okay, I'm having too much fun with this. Seriously, get those out of the way!
For all you overwhelmed, hard-working sons and daughters of Christ, take a deep breath. Eat some cheese puffs, go hug your mom, your brother, or your dog (cats...eh.). Cry if you need to. Scream into your pillow. Look at these numbers. And above all, look to the Rock that is higher than you.
To make you smile.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
mawk-say, baby
mox•ie
1: energy, pep
2: courage, determination
3: know-how
When someone has moxie, dey gawt it. By it, I mean it. When they walk into the room, you know it. When they have something to say, you know it. When they have something they believe strongly in, you know it.
The moxie girl is the confident girl. The moxie guy's got serious swag goin' on. The moxie people have what we all wish we had.
I challenge you to have some fo shizzle moxie. Seriously. Even if you don't have moxie, pretend like you do and it will come. Have moxie to share your faith and what you strongly care about. Walk with confidence and be daring. Be bold and live strongly for what you believe in, because you are beloved. That is something to have moxie about.
The antique ad for the soft drink Moxie, however, is a different story. Don't look too long; the eyes may bore canyons deeply into the depths of your soul.
1: energy, pep
2: courage, determination
3: know-how
When someone has moxie, dey gawt it. By it, I mean it. When they walk into the room, you know it. When they have something to say, you know it. When they have something they believe strongly in, you know it.
The moxie girl is the confident girl. The moxie guy's got serious swag goin' on. The moxie people have what we all wish we had.
I challenge you to have some fo shizzle moxie. Seriously. Even if you don't have moxie, pretend like you do and it will come. Have moxie to share your faith and what you strongly care about. Walk with confidence and be daring. Be bold and live strongly for what you believe in, because you are beloved. That is something to have moxie about.
The antique ad for the soft drink Moxie, however, is a different story. Don't look too long; the eyes may bore canyons deeply into the depths of your soul.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
pope-ular
I was reading this great LifeTeen article about our future pope, and it got me thinking... What do I pray for in the next pope?
I'm thinking a youth-minded pope (like Papa B) would be awesome. Or one that I could relate to. Or one that is easy to understand... sometimes the papal homilies go WAY over my head (maybe that means I should pray for more wisdom instead.)
Pray for our future Vicar. Maybe you could try this one, from the article!
O God,
eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care,
grant in your boundless fatherly love
a pastor for your Church
who will please you by his holiness
and to show us watchful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care,
grant in your boundless fatherly love
a pastor for your Church
who will please you by his holiness
and to show us watchful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
On a completely unrelated note; Catholic humor.
Happy Wednesday!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Sundays in Lent are mini-Easters?
Happy Sunday! May I suggest reflecting on today's readings at Any Given Sunday Project?
Saturday, February 16, 2013
You Are Mine. Mother Angelica like.
do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
come and follow me
I will bring you home
I love you, and you are mine.
Case and point.
- He won't leave me.
- He has a plan for me.
- If I follow said plan, my life will satisfy me beyond my own feeble dreams
- HE LOVES ME, AND I AM HIS.
Yup. I like simple.
Gotta love good Mass music!
Friday, February 15, 2013
POPE BENNY!
¡Está es el juventud del Papa!
#JMJ2011
Lightning strikes the Vatican the very day Papa Benny announces his resignation? Hm, not sure what the Catholic Church officially makes of this coincidence (or lack thereof).
One thing we can be sure of is how awesome our pope is.
We will now profusely inundate the reader with preposterously papal pictures.
Sombrero.
The holiness! Jesus likes this man. A lot.
Pope Benny and his main homeslice.
You're welcome.
OH WAIT. Speaking of popes (and awesome)... watch John Paul the Great, autotuned. Chills!
HOW AWESOME IS IT TO BE CATHOLIC?
#JMJ2011
Lightning strikes the Vatican the very day Papa Benny announces his resignation? Hm, not sure what the Catholic Church officially makes of this coincidence (or lack thereof).
One thing we can be sure of is how awesome our pope is.
We will now profusely inundate the reader with preposterously papal pictures.
Sombrero.
The holiness! Jesus likes this man. A lot.
Pope Benny and his main homeslice.
You're welcome.
OH WAIT. Speaking of popes (and awesome)... watch John Paul the Great, autotuned. Chills!
HOW AWESOME IS IT TO BE CATHOLIC?
Dear perfectionists,
Rabbi Abraham L. Feinberg's
10 Spiritual Tonics
10 Spiritual Tonics
- Stop worrying. Worry kills life.
- Begin each day with a prayer. It will
arm your soul.
- Control appetite. Over-indulgence
clogs body and mind,
- Accept your limitations…
- Don’t envy. It wastes time and
energy.
- Have faith in people. Cynicism sours
the disposition.
- Find a hobby. It will relax your
nerves.
- Read a book a week to stimulate
imagination and broaden your views.
- Spend some time alone for the peace of solitude and silence.
- Try to want what you have, instead of spending your strength trying to get what you want.
Happy Lent! To all the ruminating readers obsessing over how to perfectly transform your life by impulsively taking on 12098234908 sacrifices for Lent, STOP. You won't get better. Maybe Jesus is trying to tell you something. ;)
Stop trying so hard. Stop thinking so much. STOP WORRYING. WORRYING KILLS LIFE. Stop trying to make it better. Stop trying to muscle your way into a perfect life. Stop, and just let Him love you. He's very, very good at what He does.
Enjoy. ;)
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