Hosted by the editor of "Canticle" magazine ( http://www.canticlemagazine.com), this group is for Catholic and other Christian women who love God and believe what the Church teaches is true. Wives and mothers, single women, and religious...
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Hosted by the editor of "Canticle" magazine ( http://www.canticlemagazine.com), this group is for Catholic and other Christian women who love God and believe what the Church teaches is true. Wives and mothers, single women, and religious sisters are all welcome. Catholic writers are especially encouraged to join -- but all are welcome.
Articles about the Christian life, Catholic parenting, the feminine vocation, balancing work and home, educating children about their faith, and sharing our faith with other people ... there really is no limit to the subjects to be covered. You don't have to be Catholic to join this group -- all are welcome. However, the articles posted here should reflect a Catholic world view.
Genuine questions about Catholicism and Church history and beliefs are welcome. However, "loaded" comments and remarks that reflect a lack of respect for Catholics and our faith (or are a thinly disguised attempt to discredit our faith) are best posted in a different forum.
A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he bore across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master's house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water to his master's house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud... Read Full Story
I’ve become increasingly conscious lately of the vast number of things we Christians argue about. The list is endless. Adult or infant baptism? Sprinkling or immersion? Salvation by faith alone, or faith plus good works? Was the world created in 6 literal 24-hour days, or over the course of years? Did Mary have other children, or did she remain a virgin? Should a woman wear a hair covering? Is the book of Baruch part of the Bible? Can women serve as pastors of the church? Must priests remain... Read Full Story
If you know someone who has been in Alcoholics Anonymous for any length of time, ask them to show you their “chip”. When an AA member hits a milestone, they “pick up a chip”. The first milestone is when the member hasn’t taken a drink for 30 days. Later in sobriety, chips won’t be picked up as frequently, but those first days are often the toughest. I had a friend in Al-Anon, a group designed to support friends and family members of alcoholics, who came to recognize how tough it can be to... Read Full Story
Then Simon Peter, who was behind him, arrived and went into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, as well as the burial cloth that had been around Jesus' head. The cloth was folded up by itself, separate from the linen. - John 20: 6-7 Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I never noticed this....... John 20:7 tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse... Read Full Story
That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do love each other. I Believe... That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change. I Believe... That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. I Believe... That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love. I... Read Full Story
I am a nurse and, about 20 years ago, I had just come back into relationship with God. At the time, I believed in and defended a woman’s right to choose abortion. I had the opportunity to interview for a position as a nurse on a women’s gynecological oncology unit. The interview went quite well, and I was definitely interested in taking the position. But as I prepared to leave, the manager of the unit said, “Oh… by the way… We sometimes get patients who’ve had late term abortions. Sometimes... Read Full Story
I found a wonderful post at the Futility Closet blog the other day. Quoting from an article written by Greg Ross and posted in Science & Math, he told of a listing Charles Darwin made in July of 1938 as he was considering whether to propose to Emma Wedgwood. He wrote a list of pros and cons as follows: Marry Children (if it Please God) – Constant companion, (& friend in old age) who will feel interested in one, - object to be beloved & played with. - better than a dog anyhow. – Home... Read Full Story
According to an online news article ( http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30504078/ ), a burglar in a northwestern Pennsylvania town broke into a home and stole jellybeans from the dining room table. Nothing else was disturbed. Nothing else was taken. I’m assuming that most of us will think that this is rather bizarre. Risking a jail sentence for jellybeans? As my parents used to say, “What were you thinking?” I wonder if sometime the Lord views our activities in a similar fashion. He has created a... Read Full Story
I met this dog in the airport on one of my trips back East. They were on their way to Chicago for the Oprah show. He is very friendly and sweet, and draws huge crowds everywhere he goes. There was a huge crowd following him as he walked to the waiting area for the plane we were going to board, it got my attention because flashes were going off, I thought it must be a celebrity. This is "Faith", who was born on Christmas Eve in the year 2002. He was born with 3 legs - 2 healthy hind legs and... Read Full Story
"The way I see the problem is this: I think that you really do want God to be glorified in your life, but you think that this is going to be accomplished by becoming more and more perfect. And in doing this you still are thinking of your own personal worth. So if you would truly derive profit from the discovery of your imperfections, I would suggest two things. First of all, never try to justify yourself before God. And second, do not condemn yourself. Instead, why not quietly lay your... Read Full Story
