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She Pondered the Greeting

Published February 28, 2018 • Written by Norine Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

“Hail, full of grace,” said the angel to the young woman. And Mary was perplexed. She pondered the greeting. I’ve spent a lot of time pondering this greeting too. It comes up every Monday and Saturday as the assigned meditation of the rosary. And I also heard it four times between Advent, Christmas and a… [Read More]

Written by Norine Shaivitz • Published February 28, 2018

The Presentation of the Lord; a story

Published February 2, 2018 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage and Love

I woke up early, long before my usual time. I could feel morning coming on as Yeshi slept deeply; still and warm between Joseph and me. He was on my arm, making it numb, but I didn’t mind. I enjoyed these moments of silence and warmth listening to Joseph’s and the baby’s breathing. I moved… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published February 2, 2018

This Child is Destined

Published September 13, 2017 • Written by Norine Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

Jesus was approaching the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, snuggled in the arms of either His mother Mary or His step-father Joseph, and the Holy Spirit was waiting, filling Simeon who had also come to the Temple that day. A not quite two-month old Jesus was presented as the law commanded (Leviticus 12:2-4), and the joy… [Read More]

Written by Norine Shaivitz • Published September 13, 2017

“I am Crowned” the Assumption and Coronation of Mary

Published August 15, 2017 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog

  To me a cup was given Myrrh and mara, burning my hands Deeply I drank, losing myself in love I am the Rose of Sharon and the Lilly of the Valley From my Sun-filled body came a river of grace Tying my feet I have grown wings Radiant and chanting, I will go to… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published August 15, 2017

Where Is Jesus?

Published April 26, 2017 • Written by Adam Shaivitz Filed Under: ACNM, Blog

A mother and father bring their small child to a shopping mall on an extremely busy day. They take turns keeping their eyes on the little boy and holding his hand as they move from store to store and then to the food court with a few bathroom breaks in between. Mommy suddenly glances around… [Read More]

Written by Adam Shaivitz • Published April 26, 2017

Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary [Audio]

Published October 9, 2015 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Podcast, Prayer

Join us in the Joyful mysteries of the Holy Rosary of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Each mystery is led by one of our contributors. The First Joyful Mystery THE ANNUNCIATION – Shawn Chapman The Second Joyful Mystery THE VISITATION – Brit Echtenkamp The Third Joyful Mystery THE NATIVITY – Cristóbal Almanza The Fourth Joyful Mystery… [Read More]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published October 9, 2015

Friendship with Mary: Teresian Prayer and the Rosary

Published October 6, 2015 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog

  The rosary has been a part of my spiritual life since I learned it from my first husband, Blaze, during our courtship, years before I was ever Catholic (or Christian at all.) It became a natural part of my daily life over the years and has grown and changed with my prayer life. As… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published October 6, 2015

Making the Rosary Fun for Kids

Published September 16, 2015 • Written by Adam Shaivitz Filed Under: Faith

It’s never too early for children to learn how to say the Rosary. Here’s some documented evidence: That was my younger daughter when she was just two-and-a-half years old. I didn’t know how (or have any desire) to say the Rosary until well into my 30s, so let’s not make the same mistake with the… [Read More]

Written by Adam Shaivitz • Published September 16, 2015

Chaplet of the Child Mary

Published September 8, 2015 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog

  The Chaplet of the Child Mary (to be prayed on ordinary rosary beads) written by me in honor of Our Lady’s Birthday Make the sign of the cross and pray the Sh’ma, a prayer the little Mary would have grown up reciting every day with her Jewish family and community. Hear, O Israel: The… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published September 8, 2015

3 Ways for 3 Days: How to Grow Spiritually During the Easter Triduum

Published April 17, 2014 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Blog

Easter Triduum 2014 is upon us. It begins this Thursday evening. 

Yes, THIS Thursday, April 17, 2014. Are you ready? Are you sure? Okay, Pop Quiz time! I promise, it’s not too hard. Pop Quiz 1. What does the word Triduum mean? Answer: Three days. 2. When does Lent officially end and the Easter Triduum… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published April 17, 2014

A Little Story About the Rosary, Love Stronger Than Death, and the Communion of Saints

Published October 23, 2013 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog

It was almost my wedding anniversary and my husband, Bob, had just died a couple of weeks before, of Brain Cancer.  I dreaded that “birthday of our marriage” even more because I remember how terrible it felt last time that  first wedding anniversary after the death of my first husband, Blaze. I knew that it… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published October 23, 2013

Beauty of Truth Podcast – Ep 18 – What is a sacramental?

Published December 20, 2012 • Written by Beauty Of Truth Podcast Filed Under: Beauty of Truth Podcast

Ep 18 – What is a sacramental?   Questions  What is the difference between a sacrament and sacramental? What can a sacramental do? How is this not idolatry?   Catechetical Moment CCC #1670     Living the Truth How can we use sacramentals to bring ourselves and others closer to Jesus?     Hosted by Casey Truelove and Cristobal Almanza   Feedback… [Read More]

Written by Beauty Of Truth Podcast • Published December 20, 2012

The Rosary, Inc

Published March 26, 2012 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Faith

  The Rosary, Incorporated – a crazy new business venture? Nope! I’m talking about the Rosary, incorporated in to our LIFE!  During this time of Lent, as we revamp our prayer lives, let us give some attention to the rosary! How we can incorporate the rosary into our lives so that praying it is more practical,… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published March 26, 2012

Rosary lost, devotion found.

Published June 15, 2011 • Written by Laura Gonzalez Filed Under: Blog, Faith

Are there any statistics on how often the average person loses things? Particularly small things? Because I’m pretty sure I’m double that. Just ask my mom. (Just kidding, Mom!) Speaking of, I don’t think I told her that I had lost my Rosary. Ok, I admit I have several rosaries (and more than enough twine… [Read More]

Written by Laura Gonzalez • Published June 15, 2011

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