Tag Archives: Catholic

A Poem of Lenten Healing

Posted on 17 February 2008 by Valarie

into your way of peace what does it take? create in me a new heart, renew my mind and make me holy like you, O Lord! i have hidden in the valleys, haunted by my guilt never daring to seek … Continue reading →

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Holiness

Posted on 15 February 2008 by Valarie

“Holiness consists in carrying out God’s will with joy. Faithfulness forges saints. . . . The first step toward holiness is the will to attain it. With a will that is whole we love God, we opt for Him, we … Continue reading →

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Stations

Posted on 8 February 2008 by Valarie

Suffering is a part of life, on some level or another. I’ve never met someone who hasn’t felt pain at some point. We all deal with it differently, expressing it with varying degrees of openness, but we are all far … Continue reading →

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Rebirth Through Repentance

Posted on 6 February 2008 by Valarie

I am always somewhat surprised by the Gospel Reading for Ash Wednesday. Jesus is talking to his disciples, warning them not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them. He tells them to give alms secretly, to … Continue reading →

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Paczki Day

Posted on 5 February 2008 by Valarie

While everyone is down in New Orleans partying at Mardi Gras, and Europeans are indulging in Carnival, Poles all over the United States are celebrating Paczki Day! (Pronounced: punch-key day) Traditionally, the reason for making paczki has been to use … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the March – Part 1

Posted on 27 January 2008 by Valarie

I finally got a few pictures back from the boys’ trip to D.C. for this year’s March for Life! I am hoping to get some more in the next few days, and will post them as soon as I do. … Continue reading →

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March For Life ’08

Posted on 18 January 2008 by Valarie

Every year, on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the March for Life is held in our nation’s capitol. The first March took place on January 22, 1974, one year after that pivotal court ruling. This year’s March will be … Continue reading →

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Wigilia

Posted on 23 December 2007 by Valarie

Today, we will come home from Mass and begin preparing for our Christmas Eve Celebration, Wigilia (vi-GEE-lee-ah’). This is the traditional Polish Christmas Eve Vigil Dinner, beginning with the first star of the evening, Gwiazdka (g-VIAHZ-kah), followed by the lighting … Continue reading →

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