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The Spirits of Fear and Hatred

Posted on July 11, 2015 by veilofveronica

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.  For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, “Abba,* Father!” … Continue reading →

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The Darkness Descends

Posted on July 2, 2015 by veilofveronica

“At noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.  And at three o’clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?”which is translated, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” As … Continue reading →

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Why I receive Communion on the Tongue

Posted on June 6, 2015 by veilofveronica

“Receive Holy Communion with courage, peace and humility, in response to the Divine Spouse, Who, in order to unite Himself to us, humbled Himself and so wonderfully abased Himself as to become our very food.” – St. Francis de Sales … Continue reading →

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Should woman be Priests? A conversation with God.

Posted on June 4, 2015 by veilofveronica

When I was younger, I was one of those people who thought women should definitely be Ordained Priests.  I thought it was so unfair, that women are equal to men, and should be allowed to do anything a man can … Continue reading →

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Choose more than the Morsel

Posted on May 28, 2015 by veilofveronica

When he had said this, Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” The disciples looked at one another, at a loss as to whom he meant.  One of his … Continue reading →

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The Healing of My Soul

Posted on May 14, 2015 by veilofveronica

I had wondered for a long time why God had preferences and why all souls did not receive an equal amount of grace […] Jesus saw fit to enlighten me about this mystery. He set the book of nature before … Continue reading →

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The rest of the Story: My Transformation into a Disciple of Christ

Posted on April 11, 2015 by veilofveronica

Many of you already know the story of the murder of my friend Veronica.  Her death truly sent me on a trajectory of intentional discipleship.  But what many of you may not know, is that I had already, slowly started … Continue reading →

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I am the woman at the well – A walk through the Scrutinies

Posted on March 23, 2015 by veilofveronica

“Come see a man who told me everything I have done. Could he possibly be the Messiah?” John 4:29 During the third, fourth, and fifth weeks of Lent people who are in RCIA walk through the Scrutinies in the Gospels … Continue reading →

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To Jesus through Mary with the Communion of Saints

Posted on February 28, 2015 by veilofveronica

Christ Crucified with the Virgin, Saint John, and Mary Magdalene by Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641) This Lent I began a 10 week retreat/bible study with my parish.  The retreat is called Consoling the Heart of Jesus, A do it … Continue reading →

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Terrorists and the Woman Clothed in the Sun

Posted on February 27, 2015 by veilofveronica

” “Let not your heart be disturbed… Am I not here, who is your Mother? Are you not under my protection? Am I not your health? Are you not happily within my fold? What else do you wish? Do not … Continue reading →

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