We must practice the little virtues. This is difficult sometimes, but the good God never refuses the first grace, which gives courage to conquer self: if the soul corresponds to it she will find that she immediately receives light. I have ever been struck with those words of praise to Judith: “Thou hast done manfully, and thy heart has been strengthened.” (Judith 15:11). We must first act with courage, then the heart is strengthened and we go from victory to victory.
–St. Therese of Lisieux, Counsels and Reminiscences
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poetry, articles, thoughts, and quotes... on a quest to be authentic in my motherhood, sisterhood, and daughterhood, but i can tend to become Juvenalian sometimes, maybe in writing but also in life, reading Swift's "A Modest Proposal" as if i were hearing a friend speak to me about the how ridiculous some ideas can become, especially when they begin to drift into reality, mocking all of us really... i identify with Mary Magdalene, James, and Peter and am extremely grateful for that woman who said, "Yes!"...oh and i can be pretty lame...blessings to you, dear reader...pray for a single mother, her children, and the father of her children today!
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Hello Lame Housewife!
AWARD ALERT: I’ve been setteling into a new role as catechetical directer at a new center for new evangelization in NY, so I have not been able to keep up with the blogging activities as much lately. We’ll be getting the ball rolling again very soon. In the meantime, here’s something I think you and your blog deserve: The Super Sweet Blogging Award. Please check out the post on Biltrix for details. God bless!
Thank you Biltrix! I have been really busy as well. I understand…God bless…
thank u for sharing with me………..
You are welcome!
I second that nomination. And I want to nominate you for the Sisterhood of the World bloggers Award as well.
Thank you graciehill! I really appreciate it. I will get to it as soon as possible. God bless, sister!