“Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”- St. Francis of Assisi
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T-8 days until leaving for Italy with my Dad. Travelling will be a formidable task and a strain on my already strained health. But my history, sociology, and religious studies major self can't wait! My Catholic heart is bursting with anticipation and joy. My parents gifted me the generous blessing of Ireland last Fall and Italy this Fall. Post-collegiate life hasn't gone as I imagined or planned, but God has gifted me what seemed impossible. As I cling to hope and trust, I find myself emmersed in His Ocean of Mercy- an unfathomable depth and breadth of warm mercy and love. .
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How has God surprised you? .
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As a sedgeway into the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross tomorrow, I wanted to share #chronicallycatholic blog's Saint of the Month: St. Mark Ji Tianxiang- A Chinese martyr & opium addict during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. .
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How does an active opium addict barred from the sacraments for 30 years years become a canonized Saint? Heroic virtue. Canonized in 2000 by St. John Paul II, this well-intended Chinese Christian leader and virtuous medical doctor whose life spiraled into drug addiction died singing the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To learn more: #linkinbio #newblogpost #catholicblogger
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Why did I choose St. Mark Ji? Sometimes our lives spiral out of control despite our best & most deliberate intentions. And we still must rely on the mercy of God and remain faithful to the Church of Christ and the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, even in the midst of tragic and confusing circumstances. St. Mark Ji, pray for us!
🌹Chronically Catholic Blog’s Monthly Devotion: Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows🌹
Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Dolours, or Mother of Sorrows is a Catholic devotion founded on the Prophesy of Simeon that 7 Swords would pierce Our Lady’s heart: “and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” -Luke 2:34-35
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This novena begins TOMORROW September 7th ending on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows Sept. 15th. To Join me in prayer and learn more about the 7 Sorrows of Mary, please click #linkinbio #newblogpost #ourladyofsorrows
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