So, who’s the new kid on the block at CatholicMom.com? …ME! And I’m delighted to be part of the stable of columnists for this wonderful resource for Catholic mothers. Kudos to Lisa Hendey for her magnificent work. Thanks, Lisa!
http://catholicmom.com/2011/01/06/meet-me-at-the-well/
Understanding the Concept of Prayer I notice people talking about prayer all the time. Usually, they ask prayers for a particular intention or promise prayers for someone else. Those are good things! I often do Read more
I'll be traveling with some of the folks I know from the Shrine and from the Diocese of Green Bay, including Bishop Davide Ricken.
Grace does not erase who we are; it perfects and elevates what God has already placed within us. As the Catechism teaches, “Grace builds on nature” (CCC 2005). Strengths are part of that nature, and when we understand them, we can cooperate with grace more freely. Instead of trying to imitate someone else’s path to holiness, we can cultivate virtue in the way God designed us to flourish.
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Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle · January 7, 2011 at 2:46 pm
I'll look forward to meeting you at the well, Marge!
God bless!
Catholic wife, mother, author and columnist. · January 7, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Thank you, Donna! Ditto here.