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The Powerful Intercession of St. Joseph

The Powerful Intercession of St. Joseph

After 40 years of marriage, my husband decided that he wanted to become a Catholic and ...
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“O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything!”

“O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything!”

Surrender is a powerful word and a task that does not come easy to many. To surrender t...
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Who is St. Giovanni St. Giovanni Giuseppe aka St. John Joseph of the Cross

Who is St. Giovanni St. Giovanni Giuseppe aka St. John Joseph of the Cross

Happy Feast Day, St. Giovanni Giuseppe, aka St. John Joseph of the Cross August 15, 16...
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This Lent Feels Different

This Lent Feels Different

This Lent feels different; there is an incredible desire by so many to tap into holines...
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God is LOVE, and this LOVE is for ALL — The Message of St. Amos

God is LOVE, and this LOVE is for ALL — The Message of St. Amos

The book of Amos in the Old Testament shares that Amos was a great prophet. However, i...
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Give Your Children the Gift of Prayer this Lent

Give Your Children the Gift of Prayer this Lent

While sitting in church and praying for my three kids, I asked how I could make this Le...
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7 Surprising Facts about St. Valentine

7 Surprising Facts about St. Valentine

Who is St. Valentine and why do we celebrate him on February 14th? 7 Surprising Facts ...
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Windows into Heaven: The Iconic Jewelry Collection

Windows into Heaven: The Iconic Jewelry Collection

The Sacred Icon Cuff Collection We consider the My Saint My Hero Iconic Jewelry Collec...
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How does God Define a Best Friend?

How does God Define a Best Friend?

Throughout the Bible, God describes the attributes of a true friend, reminding us all t...
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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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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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