Lent is almost upon us! It’s very early this year beginning a week from today, Ash Wednesday. This season of the liturgical year is represented by the color purple: the color of the bruised heart. This is the uncomfortable time preceding Easter when we remove distractions, focus on spiritual formation, and take an honest look at ourselves in order that we might prepare our hearts. Here’s a few … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
Catholicism: Empowering Women for 2000 Years (Part II: But Women Can’t Be Priests!)
Last week I shared how understanding the Marian doctrine of the Catholic Church empowered me to celebrate my femininity. If you missed Part I: The Blessed Virgin Mary, go back to start there. “But Haley!” you might be thinking. “Empowered? Really? Women can’t be equal to men in the Church because they can’t be priests!” We’ve all heard about this issue in the media lately ad nauseum. Certainly, … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 41
The Sheenazing Blogger Awards are over. Thanks so much to everyone who took the time to vote for Carrots! Congrats to all the winners! Carrots didn't win, but I did get this awesome pic from the awards host, Bonnie, to add to my sidebar! I am truly still floored that I was on a ballot next to some of my favorite bloggers! Coming Up in the Liturgical Year: Lent! I need to get organized and … [Read more...]
