by Deanna Bartalini | Jul 13, 2022 | Prayer |
This novena was given to Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo by Jesus. Fr. Ruotolo was an Italian priest (1882-1970) who had a deep devotion to Our Lord and His Mother Mary. He endured tremendous suffering in his life but through it all turned to God. Prayers from Jesus Jesus gave...
by Deanna Bartalini | Jul 11, 2022 | Challenge Course, Inspire your Faith, Spiritual Direction |
Did you know that up to 80% of our thoughts can be negative and are often repetitive? Do your thoughts about yourself focus more on what you can’t do than on what you can do? Are the lies holding you back from being who God created in His image? This interactive...
by Deanna Bartalini | Jun 28, 2022 | Inspire your Faith |
Have I ever mentioned that I love to read? As a child, I could sit almost anywhere, block out all the noise of my family, and be transported to another place. As an adult, I do the same. In fact, if I am reading, you have to get my attention before speaking to me if...
by Deanna Bartalini | Apr 18, 2022 | Inspire your Faith |
The Way of Perfection Great books, the spiritual classics are given those lofty titles because when they are read, they can change us. If we allow them to change us. Prayer can do that as well. Recently, I read The Way of Perfection by St. Theresa of Avila. I...
by Deanna Bartalini | Mar 25, 2022 | Prayer |
Novenas First, what is a novena? A set of prayers said for a specific intention, usually for 9 days. Why 9 days? To remind us of the first novena when the apostles waited for the Holy Spirit to descend at Pentecost after Jesus’ Ascension. There are other novena...