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My Journey to Medjugorje

My Journey to Medjugorje

To visit the village of Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina was on my Bucket List until the beautiful and God-loving owners of My Saint My Hero invited me to go with them this October…WOW!!! I felt ecstatic and couldn’t believe I was being blessed with the opportunity to be part of a pilgrimage trip to […]

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statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The first and only human being to simultaneously be SAINT AND HERO from the moment of her creation was Mary; our Lady, Mother of God, Queen of the Universe. This week we celebrate her birthday, a beautiful tradition which Christianity has universally shared with the world since the early 7th century. In Mary, the God created […]

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Father of Mercy, A God of Second Chances

Father of Mercy, A God of Second Chances

Thank you God, for the second chance. Thank you for the lesson learnt and thank you for your GREAT LOVE. Thank you for allowing me to feel the difference and for teaching me I am not meant to do it alone not now, not ever.

 

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Mercy Wins at World Youth Day

Mercy Wins at World Youth Day

  Andrew (A-Lob) and I wrote a line in “Mercy Wins” that goes…”Millions of burning lights, shattering the dark of night.” At the vigil in Poland, every one of the 2 million young people received a candle – this is the moment that we anticipated when we wrote this lyric. Each young person holding a […]

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World Youth Day 2016 testimony

World Youth Day 2016 – Experiencing the Love of God Working Through Millions

A few months prior to World Youth Day Poland, I watched my mom almost pass away right before my eyes and I had broken up with my boyfriend of 3 years to refocus on God. I had kept a strong faith and pushed through the trials that God has thrown in my path, but I […]

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Finding Peace as a Mother

Finding Peace as a Mother

My daughter Caroline decided to attend university in Leeds, UK. When she shared this news with me, I ran to the Catholic Church in Leeds, got down on my knees, and prayed for my baby girl and for my heart.  Did I do enough as her mother? Is she ready for college? How can I help her if something happens and she is in the UK?  All these worries flooded my soul… Still on my knees I opened my eyes and looked up, and there right in front of me was a statue of Our Blessed Mother with her arms stretched towards me… she spoke to my heart… nurturing, loving, all present, and strong! I heard her say… “I’ve got her”… I AM her Mother and I will protect her, guide her and hold her close!Mary!

 

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