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Just a daughter of the King with an ever-growing TBR pile seeking truth in the Word and beauty in the pages. My identity is rooted in Him and I'm chasing heaven by keeping it real with meditating on faith, life, and a little Jack Daniels. Follow me and together we'll follow Jesus and live abundantly our Catholic faith.
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POPE FRANCIS DOVELY-SHREWDLY ORTHO-DOX-PRAX

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 ToniV

"People, both those who label themselves liberals or conservatives or whatever, just don’t get Pope Francis…..because they still don’t understand that he is a Jesuit; and his tactics are Ignatian-Jesuit."

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No Hope for Ireland. (Or is there?)

May 26, 2018May 26, 2018 ToniV

"I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 The internet is full of voices, many despaired, over Ireland's overwhelming vote to overturn the law protecting their tiny, pre-born citizens from abortion. The… Continue reading No Hope for Ireland. (Or is there?)

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A Time to Change

May 23, 2018May 24, 2018 ToniV

Obnoxious! I was accused of being obnoxious! I was accused of being an obnoxious Pope defender.  And it was a much loved Priest friend (not my confessor/spiritual director) doing the accusing. It wasn't the first time the accusation had been hurled at me. Nor was it the first time the accusation had been hurled at… Continue reading A Time to Change

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Pope Francis Decreed Something New!

May 21, 2018May 23, 2018 ToniV

Back in March, Pope Francis decided that we would have a new memorial feast to celebrate Mary, and the Congregation of Divine Worship issued the decree for the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church,  and placed it on the liturgical calendar for the Monday following Pentecost Sunday. The same Congregation said that the feast was to… Continue reading Pope Francis Decreed Something New!

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ONLY LOVE CAN SAVE US

May 19, 2018 ToniV

"Only the commandment of love, in all its simplicity - steady, humble, unassuming but firm in conviction and in commitment to others - can save us." - Te Deum homily of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, May 25, 2012 As Pope Francis speaks from a new and much larger pulpit, it is easy to forget not only… Continue reading ONLY LOVE CAN SAVE US

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