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I am a Catholic SAHM to two kids and three babies in Heaven. I like to write about Catholicism, homemaking, being a Mom, living with three mental disorders, and the like. (more?)

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St. Bernadette of Lourdes


St. Benedict of Nursia


Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

The Presentation of the Creed

The Candidates received the Creed today. Before giving us the boot for Scripture Break, we read it with the rest of the parish, who recited it. It was incredibly moving and rather surprising; as there wasn’t a mention that the Presentation of the Creed would be today. So it was a delightful surprise for [...]

Basilicas, Books, and Scrutinies

In Minneapolis:

I’m back from Spring Break. The Basilica in Minneapolis was absolutely amazing and gorgeous, and I was glad I could go. I’d never been to a basilica before, so it was a nice experience. I also attended a daily Mass there, which was small but just as beautiful.

So now I [...]

Cathedral-ly goodness

The Cathedral of Saint Mary is absolutely amazing. The interior is beautiful, the Mass amazing, and the people friendly. It makes me want to come to North Dakota a little more often.

Tomorrow I am heading to Minneapolis, and have armed myself with a nice amount of books. I’ve already finished The Catholic [...]

The Rite of Sending and Election

Today is my diocese’s Rite of Sending and Election. Our lone Catechuman is heading up, along with the other Candidates. I, unfortunately; cannot join in on the Rite. Since I’m a Candidate, I do not need to sign the Book of the Elect. However, I do miss out on meeting our Bishop and whatnot. [...]

The Silence of the People

When it comes to religion, I am a private person.

I kept my initial curiousity about Catholicism from everyone I knew. Firstly, I had grown up with a lot of negative information about Catholicism. Secondly, none of my friends were religious in any sense, and were card-carrying atheists. I didn’t want to put up [...]