by Diana | Oct 6, 2017 | Catholic History, Holy Land, Liturgical Calendar, Mary, Pilgrimage, Portugal, Prayers, Pretty Things, Shrines, Television, Videos
Every October 7th, we Catholics celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and commemorate the 16th century victory at the Battle of Lepanto attributed to the intercession of Our Lady. This battle was so important and Our Lady’s intercession is so cherished, that...
by Diana | Feb 17, 2015 | Prayers
“Christian perfection consists in three things: praying heroically, working heroically, and suffering heroically.” –St. Anthony Mary Claret When I moved to New York City, I knew no one–ok, I knew one guy, but he was dating a jealous...
by Diana | Oct 31, 2014 | Catechism, Dappled Things, Liturgical Calendar, Prayers, Saints
As the month of October quickly comes to a close, my first thought is WHERE DID IT GO?! Wasn’t it just Summer? Did I pray enough rosaries? Then, I accept the fact that winter is upon us and my thoughts turn to pumpkin flavored everything, thermals, hot chocolate, and...
by Diana | Sep 30, 2014 | Behind the Scenes, Dappled Things, Pilgrimage, Prayers
In less than 10 days, I will be–God willing–boarding a TAP flight (woo hoo!) to Lisboa (that’s Lisbon in Portuguese!) on my birthday! Talk about an awesomesauce birthday prezzie, huh? I know. I’m overjoyed. Except, ok . . . I’m only overjoyed when I allow myself to...
