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In Strange Gods: Unmasking the idols of everyday life, Elizabeth Scalia writes beautifully about how she struggles with distractions during her prayers. Can you relate? When I first began to pray—and I am forever a beginner—I struggled with focus, particularly in contemplation and in praying the Rosary. I let the struggle take more of my...
By Christine Roe Featured on CatholicStand.com Many today are getting lost amongst the busy consumer culture, bogged down with appearing successful and fitting in with those around them. This culture tells us that the newest and fanciest cars will make us happy. It tells us that having a multimillion-dollar home will finally bring us...
Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance – When helping with an Unbound conference I found Unbound keys are my do-it-yourself healing kit to apply Neal Lozano’s guidelines to my hurts and sins True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life– Featured on New Evangelizers.com – Nancy Ward reviews True Radiance by Lisa Mladinich. When...
A book review by Nancy Ward Featured on New Evangelizers.com The subtitle of True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life, reflects Lisa Mladinich’s way of relating her experience and encouragement to women. Readers find grace here in her wisdom and insight. Lisa covers all aspects of menopause and asks searching questions about inner...
Time for God — Fr. Jacques Philippe’s classic on mental prayer – featured on SpiritualDirection.com – What is the highest priority of prayer? Find out when Nancy Ward reviews Father Jacques Philippe’s classic book on mental prayer Time for God. Rejoice Always? Really? – Nancy Ward shares a Grandmother story and asks, When has...
Isaiah 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44 Last week we finished our Liturgical year, looking at and praying about the life, death, resurrection, etc. of Christ. We concluded the year with the celebration of Jesus Christ as savior and victorious ruler of our lives. Each year we “relive” the life of Jesus in one...
CWG: An author’s take on the Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion – featured on CatholicWritersGuild.com – I can unabashedly recommend The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion because I believe the Holy Spirit inspired the authors to write this precious classic. Name your battles – In this excerpt from the Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion. Nancy Ward writes, “In your...