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Domestic
Diva Daze is
the best way to describe much of what this week has been like for me as Kevin
and I have gone through our place sorting, recycling, giving away, reorganizing
things, then going over to my mom’s to do the same thing before the estate sale
she’s having this Saturday. For greater
detail on this ordeal, click here.
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Marriage and
religious life are often put on pedestals by folks on the outside looking in.
Word on Fire contributor Fr. Damian Ference discusses the tendency to
romanticize what we don't have, and highlights the need to accept the cross in
both vocations…”
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Thanks for
sharing this. I love this article! It's so very true. Trials, tribulations, and
difficulties will arise in whatever vocation God calls us to in order to
sanctify us. Often we are faced with similar challenges through different
circumstances. If we take the time to listen and be there for others, we'll
find out how much we have in common when it comes to our deepest needs, wants,
and longings. We yearn for the Lord's love, seek out truth, want to be loved
for who we are not what we can do.”
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A Sense of Humor Taking care of children,
loving and nurturing them in all of their phases requires a sense of humor in
my opinion. Vivi’s parents definitely
possess this gift. One Sunday when Vivi ran
out of the church into the commons after Mass, Jess (her mom who’s due any day
now with twin girls) suggested that Carl (her father) go after her. Carl made some comment to the effect of not
worrying about chasing after Vivi since they have a couple spares on the way.
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Forgoing Vocational Discernment Kevin and I have had many
very deep discussions with people who are discerning their lifelong vocations. We have close friends who we’ve helped apply
to religious communities, so that theme has been on our minds quite often. The other day Jess informed me that Carl has
already decided that their soon-to-be-born twins (Livi and Sophia) aren’t going
to be allowed to date until Vivi gets married.
She then added that Carl’s going to put Vivi in a convent.
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Book Review Extravaganza I haven’t really fallen behind on reading, but since life’s been
so hectic lately I have yet to post reviews of some books I have read. They will be coming. It’s just been a really crazy week. I’ve read and
received some really impressive books lately, so please stay tuned. In the meantime, feel free to check out the 100 some book reviews I've already written and posted on my blog.
