Congratulations to everyone on our first week of "consecrated life"! While I did feel on Monday that there were forces working against my plans...
Thank you for the prayers Sunburst!
Hi PS, I think you are correct here and maybe your situation is meant to show you a different path that is meant for you. I know that we are all...
Well, it's not over til its over Mario--God's schedule, not ours! I also pray for the ability to stay motivated and faithful when my efforts seem...
Glenn, Perhaps it is posted elsewhere, but who is "scheduled" to consecrate Pope Francis on Monday? Is it possible that he will consecrate...
When my family was facing an unemployment situation, I also prayed to St. Anthony--it was a "Tuesday novena", which I prayed for 9 consecutive...
:D:):rolleyes::LOL::ROFLMAO: Got it Hope--thanks!!
Fortunately, the parish where my girls attend school has confession after daily Mass, so I am planning to attend Mass and Confession there--thanks...
I am also in my mid (yikes, now late) 40's and I have several single friends--I know it is a difficult, sometimes lonely path, especially in our...
I wish I knew how to make those cute smiley faces! Consider yourself smiley-faced!
Hi PotatoSack, Sorry for the delay in my replies here, the end of the school year schedule has been a little crazy. Thank you for your thoughtful...
Hi Mary Ann, Yes, "heroic patience" is very elusive! Actually all 10 of these principle virtues are quite a stretch for me but I am taking the...
Hi Mario, I do hope and pray that the Legion can resolve its problems, especially regarding formation. I think that St. Louis DeMontfort's...
Wow that does seem intense for a penance (and perhaps a little inconsistent with the importance of this consecration being a free choice of the...
I am sure that you have PotatoSack! I think it is wonderful that you are able to do this during a personally difficult time. I feel like I am...
It seems to me Mario that you do not need to give up your "lap time" with the Father--He would surely miss you! Perhaps you can just sit there...
This is actually one of my favorite things about the consecration! I already feel unburdened by this giving of all my prayers and sacrifices to...
That was clearly Divine Intervention!!
Yes Mary Ann, while it is good to be informed and involved, sometimes it is better to "detach" from these worldly concerns (as important as they...
Thanks PotatoSack--I agree--this helps us to be accountable. Funny that the readings for Day 2 were about being "perfect"! I feel confident...
Thank you all for the welcome! This is a first for me, and like a few others here, I hesitated to start because of my personal history of not...
Thank you MS7 and Mario! I hope your daughter is not stuck in the airport for long!
After reading this forum, I am also starting the 33 days today--I have the 33 Days book as well as True Devotion to Mary. Please include me in...
Hi Padraig and Warrior4Souls, Thank you for the welcome--this seems like a wonderful group!
