Amori Nauman 
In his encyclical on the rosary, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, Pope St. John Paul II lauded St. Louis’ explanation and endorsement of Marian consecration and its appropriateness for our ultimate goal of heaven, emphasizing its importance in his own life experience.
I have hope that, one day, the mention of freedom in this country will no longer be a reminder of a unjust system, our flag will no longer be a symbol of a broken struggle for equality, but something we will all be able to celebrate with joy and pride as we look back on the hard work and progress we made when we came together.
Recently, the evening prayers I have been saying have been all about God as refuge.
I think that we put all these expectations on ourselves because we WANT to be superwomen.
Christ, both fully human and fully God, had his moment of anxiety and fear, just as we all do at certain times of our lives.
The suffering Mary endured during the crucifixion of her only son is a mother’s nightmare.
I was not super excited when I found out about my third pregnancy, mostly because it just wasn’t an ideal time, not to mention, I was afraid of what others would say.
How many times do I look at Lent with a sigh and a grimace because it calls for sacrifices on my part?
