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Vivian’s Studio Mary Star of the Sea Icon

The Ancient Art of Iconography

 A Window Into Heaven  An icon is a “window into heaven” because it offers us a glimpse...
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Why we love Our Lady of Lourdes "à la française” in our Home

Why we love Our Lady of Lourdes "à la française” in our Home

The Story of Our Lady of Lourdes Statue Statuettes of the Our Blessed Mother made in Lo...
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For a Child...the Written Word Lasts a Lifetime

For a Child...the Written Word Lasts a Lifetime

One of my favorite parenting love languages is leaving small notes in special places. W...
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Trust the Journey—Happy New Year!

Trust the Journey—Happy New Year!

As we step into the New Year, the month of January brings many feast days and opportuni...
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How to Bless Your Home in 2024

How to Bless Your Home in 2024

May Christ Bless this House Every year we are invited to bless our home on the Feast of...
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This is Christmas

This is Christmas

Merry Christmas! Advent is our sacred time of preparing our hearts and souls for Chris...
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Why You Should Always Wear the Miraculous Medal

Why You Should Always Wear the Miraculous Medal

I was invited to be part of the Catholic Talk Show with Ryan DellaCrosse, Ryan Scheel,...
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May you see God’s light and love through all who gather at your table this Thanksgiving.

May you see God’s light and love through all who gather at your table this Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving! As I reflect upon this week, my heart is so full. My Saint My Hero...
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Top 5 Things to Do for Your Godchild

Top 5 Things to Do for Your Godchild

I am blessed to be a godparent. The day each of my godchildren was baptized continues t...
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On This Holy Day, We Remember...

On This Holy Day, We Remember...

In memory of all the souls who have gone before us. Rita Morton of Sacred Sorrows, pr...
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Saint John Paul II, Pray for Us

Saint John Paul II, Pray for Us

JPII’s quote, “Be not afraid,” is a valuable reminder during times of uncertainty whe...
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close up of woman in brown dress praying with a Wrap Rosary, wearing My Saint My Hero Blessing Bracelets

What is the Peace Chaplet Prayer?

The Peace Chaplet is a prayer said on a series of 21 beads. It is a traditional Croatia...
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Today, Let us all Join Together and Pray for Peace

Today, Let us all Join Together and Pray for Peace

PEACE… it is POSSIBLE!  Prayer multiplied and unified can create the shift that brings...
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Legacy and culture are in the beads of prayer....

Legacy and culture are in the beads of prayer....

As a fourth-generation Mexican-American, I grew up with love of my Catholic faith, the ...
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"Make me an instrument of your peace…" This is a personal prayer that I say daily.

"Make me an instrument of your peace…" This is a personal prayer that I say daily.

Lord, grant me your peace so I may be an instrument for others...

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God Lives in Hospitality and Community

God Lives in Hospitality and Community

Over 7,000 miles traveled. Over 32 miles walked. I followed the signs to deepening my f...
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The Queenship of Mary

The Queenship of Mary

On the Queenship of Mary we are blessed to share the following excerpt from our Journal...
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The Most Incredible Blessing in a Marriage Ceremony… THE NUPTIAL BLESSINGS

The Most Incredible Blessing in a Marriage Ceremony… THE NUPTIAL BLESSINGS

Looking through these photos of my daughter’s wedding, I am struck with so much emotion...
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I Chose St. Anne

I Chose St. Anne

How does one raise a little girl who was to become a “woman of grace” and mother to Our...
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Being a Grandparent is a Treasured Gift

Being a Grandparent is a Treasured Gift

WORLD DAY OF GRANDPARENTS & THE ELDERLY "His mercy is from age to age" (Lk 1:50) P...
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