by Deanna Bartalini | Apr 20, 2023 | Prayer |
On April 29, we celebrate the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena. She was a mystic and lay Dominican, born in Siena, Italy in 1347. I’ve done a number of podcasts about her; you can find them all here. She was an amazing woman! I really only popped on here to...
by Deanna Bartalini | Dec 9, 2022 | Books |
I read many books. Some for fun, some for learning, some for reflection, and then some for the grandchildren. I’ve categorized these so you can easily find what you need. And, if I interviewed the author on my podcast, there is a link to that as well. Ignatian...
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 | 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...
by Deanna Bartalini | Mar 10, 2022 | Spiritual Direction |
Who is spiritual direction for? Anyone! Though most likely, people who are looking for spiritual direction are those who desire to know, love and serve God. Often people feel stuck or lack joy or fervor – yes, I’m going to say it, living in a lukewarm way, seek...
