by Emily | Oct 13, 2020 | Blog |
Gospel Reflection based on Luke 11:42-46 In many of the Gospel readings, Jesus uses words that are inspiring and inviting like, “Come to me all who are burdened, and you shall find rest” (Matthew 11:28). However, in this scripture passage, Jesus strikes a different...
by Emily | Oct 11, 2020 | Blog |
Allow St. Teresa of Avila and St. Margaret Mary to Inspire you. St. Teresa of Avila was the first female Doctor of the Church. We celebrate St. Teresa’s feast day on October 15th. St. Teresa was known for her reformation of the Carmelite order, the founding of new...
by Emily | Sep 29, 2020 | Blog, Books |
On the Feast of St. Margaret Mary, October 16, 2020, my fifth book, The Secrets of the Sacred Heart, will be published by Ave Maria Press. This devotional focuses on the Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and how these promises are rooted in Holy Scripture...
by Emily | Sep 18, 2020 | Blog |
What can we do to be inspired, and inspire others to love Christ The first step I love to tell people is to seek the Holy Spirit’s help for guidance. St. Catherine of Sienna once said, “Be who God meant you to be and set the world on fire… ” God...
by Emily | Jul 20, 2020 | Blog, family unity, Prayer |
In what feels like the blink of an eye, a virus has covered the earth and left us all worried and anxious about not only our own health but the survival of those around us, especially those with immune-compromised conditions and the elderly. Due to COVID-19, our...
by Emily | May 15, 2019 | Become a Mom of Prayer Overnight, Blessed Mother, Blog, marriage |
On the eve of my parent’s 48th wedding anniversary, I thought it would be fun to share some family-friendly advice my parents have been chirping now for 48 years! My parents are examples of not only faithfulness to each other but also placing Christ first in their...