Monthly Archives: April 2013

Coexistence of Faith and Science: An Introduction

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Maria.Nicole

As a Catholic aspiring to work in biological fields, I am constantly surrounded by Atheist Scientists hammering the Catholic Church.  They feel the Church is constantly arguing with scientists and suppressing new discoveries because they don’t “line up with Catholic truth”.  My … Continue reading →

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Birthday presents? Nah… I’ve got something better.

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Maria.Nicole

It’s funny how many times incredible insights come from the most innocent and unexpected places — Children.  We seriously do not give them enough credit for having that beautiful childlike faith.  Since they can’t understand the weight of their simplest … Continue reading →

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My Little Grey Friend

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Maria.Nicole

I have a little grey friend.  His name is Freddie the Grey Tree Frog. Freddie comes from the Family Hylidae (tree frogs) and is the species Hyla versicolor.  You can tell because of his long legs, sticky pads on his … Continue reading →

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Amazing find!

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Maria.Nicole

Last Saturday, I was driving home from work in the afternoon, and on my route home, I always drive past St. Ferdinand Shrine.  Well, as I glanced over, I saw that the church doors were open!  That was really unusual, … Continue reading →

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Ramblings on Procrastination

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Maria.Nicole

I generally try really hard to not pile up homework, chores, or errands on my beautiful Sunday afternoons (Since we are obliged by Canon Law to avoid unnecessary work on Sundays and Holy Days, :P), but… being a dedicated procrastinator, … Continue reading →

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Too Busy for Prayer?

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Maria.Nicole

Unfortunately, the American culture could care less about slowing down to find time to pray.  With everybody being so busy, how do we find time for God?  We all have little kids pulling at your shirt, professors slamming extra homework … Continue reading →

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War of the Vendee at St. Francis de Sales!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Maria.Nicole

Are you free tomorrow night? Interested in seeing a movie for free!?! The movie “War of the Vendee” is being played at St. Francis de Sales tomorrow (April 10th) at 1:45pm and at 7:00pm in the basement! In 1793, after … Continue reading →

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Just a few simple words can be priceless.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Maria.Nicole

In the last few weeks, for some crazy reason, I’ve become unusually and unexpectedly self-conscious about wearing my mantilla to Mass in the Novus Ordo rite.  I don’t know why this is popping up now after 4 years of wearing … Continue reading →

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Let Me Explain…

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Maria.Nicole

As I was talking with my Spiritual Director, he offered the idea that I should practice explaining things.  Especially, on topics revolving around my faith or my understanding of things.  I far to easily resort to “going with the flow” … Continue reading →

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How NOT to act in Church

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Maria.Nicole

I ran into this beautiful gem on YouTube.  An awesome example of how not to act in Church!  Check it out! :)  You should also check out a lot of the other video’s by SheIsCatholic.  She has an awesome video … Continue reading →

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