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Author Archives: Natalie Eden
A Saint for the Poor, Needy, and Afflicted: What it Means to Be Totally Yours.
He walked barefoot through the streets while singing praises to God. A knapsack was strung across his shoulders, a hand-carved cross was held in his hands, and a rosary swung from his belt. He erected crosses in places where he preached. He once … Continue reading
For the Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
A saint for housekeepers I was actually very surprised when I read about today’s Saint (April 26). It is Saint Zita. And to be quite honest, I have never heard of this lady who was born in the village of … Continue reading
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Tagged diry dishes, Homemakers, housekeeping, laundry, Mother's Day, St. Zita, tips on getting housework done
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Good News for a Change
Relaxing the mind and soothing the soul? I have heard some say that they have decided to stop watching the news.This is because it is filled with so much negativity.The popular media is often bent towards the scandalous. Some say … Continue reading
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Tagged effects of violence on tv, evangelism, Good News, New Evangelization, St. Mark
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Recognizing a Hoodlum
Whether or not we want to admit it, each one of us is prejudiced and has preconceived notions of how people should look and how they might behave. One relevant example is the recent controversy pertaining to young people who cover … Continue reading
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Tagged Emmaus, Hoodies, Jesus of Nazareth, Mother Theresa of Calcutta, Robert Powell
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Help Through the Storm
When my daughter was younger she used to pronounce the word “Thunder” as “Fun do”. However, fun was not what she had in mind at all when her little lips produced these words. Usually the house was shaking and it sounded like a … Continue reading
Something Must Have Happened
Most people probably would agree that it takes a lot of motivation to accomplish anything. Motivation can come from within and outside of oneself. Often it is a combination. Something makes an impression through our senses that seems to collide … Continue reading
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Tagged Churches of Rome, Didymus, St. Thomas, Tertullian, Theories of Motivation
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If These Walls Could Talk
There is no place like home. I love to travel but always feel better once I am back at my own house and in my own bed. Perhaps because it is the long journey back that seals the sentiment for me. … Continue reading
Roaming in Rome
This week has been a fun short visit to Rome, Italy. We had the opportunity to attend the Papal Easter Mass, an item that most definitely has been on my bucket list. The rest of the week was spent wandering … Continue reading
Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes
There is an old saying that states we never quite know what someone else is experiencing or feeling unless we walk in their shoes. Whenever someone is suffering it is of great comfort to find someone who “knows” what we are … Continue reading