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Raised in a loving charismatic Evangelical home, my parents handed on the gift of faith and a love of Jesus and His Word. In my thirst for Truth, I was eventually led to study and compare Protestant and Catholic doctrine, which resulted in me entering into full communion with the Catholic Church. Since then, I have been discerning a call to religious life, specifically as a cloistered Dominican nun.

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Heresy To Habit A Former Charismatic Evangelical Turned Catholic And Aspiring Nun

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Heresy To Habit · 1W ago

Dressed For…What Again?

The snow is gone. The long, warm days are fast approaching. And they’re coming. You know. The short shorts. The barely there tops. The flip-flops that are so worn they’re leaving a minute trail of foam pieces. I am convinced the dog days of summer truly have us going to the dogs. And in this

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Heresy To Habit · 2W ago

America’s Growing Girth – A Real Problem or Symptom of Something Larger?

America’s problem with ever-increasing waistlines is not new – experts have been telling us for years we have a serious issue. Diet programs and supplements comprise a multi-billion dollar industry. Politicians and pundits seem to have new tax or proposed policy every month or so meant to deter pe

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Heresy To Habit · 1M ago

The Charism of Religious Life

Last week, the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith released its Doctrinal Assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Not unexpectedly, the Assessment triggered strong reactions across the board. Many are supportive of the LCWR and the work they do and are critical of Rome and “

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Heresy To Habit · 1M ago

A Song of Gratitude

St. Augustine once said to sing is to pray twice. Is it any wonder I’ve had this urge to break into song a’la Maria of the Sound of Music since Easter vigil? He’s alive! Jesus is risen! His death and resurrection has set us free! And I am so grateful to be Catholic. As I [...]

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Heresy To Habit · 1M ago

There is a Sorrowful Silence

There is a sorrowful silence that weighs heavily on the world as it holds its breath. The dark chaos of evil which swirled and choked the day before has left the world and its creatures in shock and horror. Evil rejoices as God-made-man lies in a cold tomb, his blood can still be found along [...]

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Heresy To Habit · 1M ago

“I Thirst”

At the beginning of Lent, I was invited to share a mediation on Jesus’ Fifth Word – I thirst – at the Good Friday services at my parish, Holy Family Cathedral. The meditation follows: After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said,

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Heresy To Habit · 5M ago

A Season Before Christmas?!

As a society, we are not good at waiting. We use online banking and auto-deposit because who wants to take the time to go to the bank and wait in line? In many states, a driver license can be renewed with the click of a mouse as well. Information is available anywhere, anytime via smartphones. A

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Heresy To Habit · 8M ago

Lift High the Cross!

“The tree of man’s defeat became his tree of victory; where life was lost, there life has been restored through Christ our Lord.” ~From the preface of the Exaltation of the Cross A long, long, long time ago, a tree led to man’s downfall – Adam and Eve, in disobedience to God, ate from the [...]

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Heresy To Habit · 2Y ago

Entering Holy Week…

For Christians all around the world, today, Palm Sunday, or Passion Sunday, marks the beginning of the most holy time of year, the time when we remember our Lord and Savior’s final week – His suffering death, and resurrection. Traditionally, this week would be a time of retreat and preparation. Busi

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Heresy To Habit · 2Y ago

Mourning Over Children…

I cannot sleep. My heart is grieved and my mind runs a mile a minute. Some of you know what I am talking about. Some of you will wonder what the problem is and think I’m being ridiculous. I’m referring to the recent turn of events regarding healthcare in this country. I am not against [...]

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