Tag Archives: Faith

The path of Reparation

Posted on February 4, 2018 by veilofveronica

The endurance of darkness is preparation for great light. -Saint John of the Cross A few weeks back I went to the mall for the first time in a long while, as the mall has never really been my thing. … Continue reading →

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Unclean Spirits, Repentance and True Conversion

Posted on February 2, 2018 by veilofveronica

“He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in … Continue reading →

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Right to Life – Respect Life

Posted on January 22, 2018 by veilofveronica

“The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Job 33:4 As we approach the 45th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I thought it appropriate to post a piece my friend, Mathilde Mellon … Continue reading →

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The Three Witnesses, The Initiation Sacraments and Sacramental Life

Posted on January 14, 2018 by veilofveronica

Simone Martini – Crucifixtion – Orsini Altarpiece 1333 “This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the one that testifies, and the Spirit is truth.  So … Continue reading →

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A message of how to Trust

Posted on January 13, 2018 by veilofveronica

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.  Proverbs 3:5-6   My friend Ashley Blackburn and I wrote this … Continue reading →

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The Path of Perfection

Posted on January 9, 2018 by veilofveronica

Carracci – Purgatory “All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of … Continue reading →

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Meditation on the Sorrows of Mary

Posted on January 5, 2018 by veilofveronica

To St. Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373), Our Lady directly reveals the amazing graces granted by her Son for all those who daily pray seven Hail Mary’s while meditating on her seven dolors and tears: 1. “I will grant peace to … Continue reading →

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Purity and the Domestic Church

Posted on January 5, 2018 by veilofveronica

This piece I wrote was originally written on August 11, 2016 and posted over at the Next Right Step.  Though parts of it I had actually written to my own local school on March 17, 2016.  I wrote the article … Continue reading →

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Prophecy and Prayer

Posted on January 3, 2018 by veilofveronica

“Only after the Last Judgment will Mary get any rest; from now until then, she is much too busy with her children.” –St. John Vianney I shared in my January 1 post my journal entry from December 18, 2017.  A … Continue reading →

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Letting Go and Letting God – Reflecting on Theotokos

Posted on January 2, 2018 by veilofveronica

What happened to Mary turns our attention to Jesus Christ, the only Mediator of salvation, and helps us to see life as a loving plan with which we must cooperate responsibly. Mary is not only a model of the call, … Continue reading →

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