There’s a lovely aroma filling the sanctuary at our church today—the sweet smell of roses.
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Today’s find: Roses
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Tags: Guadalupe, Las Mañanitas, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Rose, Roses, St. Joe's Manchester, St. Joseph Manchester
Today’s find: Head start
It’s probably not great form for a Catholic blogger to admit this, but for many years, I harbored a bit of a grudge against Mary.
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Today’s find: Feeding the need to Tweet
Well, I guess we settled one thing Thursday night: Carrie Underwood is NOT Julie Andrews.
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Today’s find: Reluctance
Sometimes, a little reluctance can be a barrier to some really big blessings.
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Today’s find: Come again?
I’m a ‘word’ guy…and I’ve discovered that it’s either a blessing or a curse, the way my mind works.
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Today’s find: Sunday Snippets
A busy week of family gatherings, and a busy week of blogging…at least by my standards.
But first things first:
Question of the week: What do you plan to do for Advent?
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Today’s find: Thanksgiving
Turned on the TV last night, on the eve of Thanksgiving. Big mistake.
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Today’s find: Rusty Wicket
Most folks who call St. Louis “home” can’t imagine our city without its trademark monument – the Gateway Arch. But we know now that the gleaming structure is not impervious to the elements.
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Today’s find: Bebo & Iris
In a way, I feel like I lost an old friend…and gained one…this week. And no doubt, both of the objects of my affection would be surprised at the news.
Today’s find: Cabrini
It’s hard to keep a good woman down—a woman like Frances Xavier Cabrini, whose feast we celebrate today.
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