Whether you're talking about a girl named Mary Virginia or a 17th century French priest named Louis-Marie de Montfort, parents since the time of Christ have honored His mother by the names they've chosen for both their boys and girls. My mother had four daughters, and three of us were given the middle name of Marie to honor the Blessed Virgin. If you wish to remember the Mother of God and her role in salvation history, but want something more unique than Mary or Marie, then read on! Let's Continue Reading
20 Unique Gift Ideas for the Sacrament of Confirmation
My son and daughter have studied diligently, chosen their Confirmation saints (Nicholas and Barbara, respectively), and will receive this most vital sacrament in May from the bishop himself. What a momentous day is coming! The Catechism explains that by receiving Confirmation, a young Catholic is "more perfectly bound to the Church...enriched with a special strength of the Holy Ghost." He becomes a "true witness of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and Continue Reading
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Trim Your Budget in 2023
Are you finding that there's very little month left at the end of every month? Rising prices and inflation are really hitting Americans hard right now, and with no relief in sight, here are some ways you can relieve the financial pressure NOW. These are concrete ways to slash your expenses by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Switch from whole to term life. Having good life insurance is crucial, but did you know that some policies can cost you 15 times more than others? I'm Continue Reading
Here’s Some Beautiful Spring Poetry to Inspire You!
March has come in like a lion! The arrival of spring after winter's hardness and biting cold seems truly magical. Everything in nature is waking up around us, and something seems to wake up inside of the human heart and soul, too. The coming of Easter happens at this time, melding perfectly with the annual theme of renewal. Over the centuries, many gift poets have captured that invigorating feeling that spring brings each year. Here are some of my favorites for you to enjoy and Continue Reading
It’s Been Challenging But I’m So Glad We Chose a 15-Year Mortgage
Should you get a 15-year or 30-year mortgage when buying a home? My husband and I chose the former and even though it's been tough to make the payments sometimes, we're happy and very confident about the decision. Here's why! You'll Save HUGE Amounts in Interest I think this is the number one reason a 15-year mortgage is so great. You save thousands of dollars, and what's not to like about that? Since you're borrowing the money for half as long (15 years vs 30 years), the total interest Continue Reading
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