by Deanna Bartalini | Sep 30, 2024 | Inspire your Faith, Prayer |
Hope is one of the theological virtues, along with faith and love. As we encounter difficulties in life, no matter the size, we may struggle to have hope. And then we may beat ourselves up about our lack of hope. And then we start to despair and maybe feel guilty and...
by Deanna Bartalini | Sep 17, 2024 | Inspire your Faith |
Grace. It’s not easy to explain. Can I define it, sure; it is an unmerited gift or help given to us by God that we can accept or reject. There are different types of grace; salvific, sacramental, and habitual quickly come to mind. But I’m not talking about those. I’m...
by Deanna Bartalini | Jul 29, 2023 | Inspire your Faith, Sunday Scripture |
This is a slightly edited version of the homily for Sunday, July 30, the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, given by Deacon John. Today’s gospel is part of all the parables Jesus told in one day’s time while sitting by the sea with large crowds and his disciples. Parables...
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...
