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First Communion Nightmare

My mom was raised Catholic and she agreed to raise her children as Catholics. The only caveat was that she did not want us to go to parochial school. In order for us to fulfill her agreement, we were required to attend Saturday Catechism classes until we were through the eighth grade. Continue reading

The Dragonfly Speaks to Me

Traditionally, we do not choose our spirit animal. Instead, it must choose us.  Animals have often held a spiritual significance in our lives. Being aligned with specific animals is thought to exist throughout indigenous cultures. Continue reading

A Turtle’s Timid Transformation

A Turtle's Timid TransformationI used http://www.spiritanimal.info to determine my spirit animal. The turtle was what I have been drawn to for years. I wear a bracelet every day with one on it. The turtle reminds me to take small, steady steps toward my goals.

But apparently, my spirit animal can change. Who knew? Continue reading

The Call of the Wolf

wolfMy spirit animal is the Wolf

Having taken a test to find out what my spirit animal is I was surprised to see it is the wolf.  It is stated that these animals are actually very social, family-oriented, and good at communicating with each other.  With the use of body movement, touch, eye contact, and vocal sounds, they engage with other wolves constantly. Continue reading

Always Landing On My Feet

cat - spirit animalI think my spirit animal is the cat.

According to https://www.spiritanimal.info, the cat carries many meanings revolving around the balance between seemingly opposites, such as inner and outer, action and rest, and light and dark. It’s strongly symbolic of the connection with what usually hides in darkness or the unknown. The cat generally represents: Continue reading

Faith

Where do you do church?

How should a church look?

These seem to be two very controversial questions lately. Especially after COVID, where we have all been confined to our homes, apartments, (or wherever we might have the fortune or misfortune to find ourselves)…spiritual practice rules are up for debate. Continue reading