Tag Archives: Catholic

I Went Shopping for a Coffin

Posted on February 25, 2016 by veilofveronica

Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.  Mark 14:34 Those of you who have followed my blog know that my friend Eva has pancreatic cancer.   This journey … Continue reading →

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Unfathomable Mercy

Posted on February 12, 2016 by veilofveronica

Mary Magdalene the Penitent – who received God’s mercy – painted by my cousin  Kathleen Carr “Let the greatest sinners place their trust in My mercy. They have the right before others to trust in the abyss of My mercy. … Continue reading →

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The Saints walk with us

Posted on January 9, 2016 by veilofveronica

“God gave me a father and a mother more worthy of heaven than of earth.” – St. Therese of Lisieux As I mentioned in my last post I spent the better part of the holidays watching movies about Saints.  I know … Continue reading →

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Resolutionary! Be a Flame of Love for the Year of Mercy

Posted on January 6, 2016 by veilofveronica

St. Clare and St. Francis in movie presented by RadiotelevisioneItaliana Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. – St. Francis Happy New Year and many blessings to each of you. … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on December 5, 2015 by veilofveronica

In my distress I called out: LORD! I cried out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry to him reached his ears.  Psalm 18:6 Parishioners from church had a conversation with Eva about going for the … Continue reading →

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The Grace of Accepting Help

Posted on December 4, 2015 by veilofveronica

Eva and her son over Thanksgiving in the hospital The soul cannot live without love.  She always wants to love something because love is the stuff she is made of, and through love I created her…That is why I have … Continue reading →

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Anxiety and a Saint’s vision for Grace

Posted on November 30, 2015 by veilofveronica

And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.  Luke 22:44 I used to struggle a lot with anxiety and panic attacks and as I have grown closer to … Continue reading →

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The Deluge begins

Posted on November 14, 2015 by veilofveronica

“What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? Luke 15:4 I am so saddened by the events in … Continue reading →

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Yes I believe in Miracles and the Power of Prayer

Posted on November 11, 2015 by veilofveronica

A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak.  She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.”  Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, … Continue reading →

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Redemptive Suffering

Posted on October 28, 2015 by veilofveronica

For Eva Vaughan who is suffering from Pancreatic Cancer. Our Lady of Sorrows and Man of Sorrows by Kathleen Carr Jesus says; ‘My daughter, I want to instruct you on how you are to rescue souls through sacrifice and prayer. … Continue reading →

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