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2015-05-27T21:16:49-05:00

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Charlie & Friends: Why kids play it and the trait adults must also purge.

Last updated on: May 27, 2015 at 9:16 pm By Denise Bossert

My friends thought it was harmless. But I had been warned by my mother. “Ouija boards are evil. Don’t play with them.” I heard my mother’s warnings in the back of my head, but I was curious. I was at that age when one has more fascination with (than fear of) the unexplainable. Yes, even preacher’s daughters were tempted by things like this. Even “good girls” were vulnerable to the temptation. So, my friend pulled out her game and plunked... Read more

2015-05-25T15:48:47-05:00

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Keynote Speaker: Denise Bossert

Last updated on: May 25, 2015 at 3:48 pm By Denise Bossert

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2015-05-25T14:32:38-05:00

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A crisis threatens marriage, and the Blessed Mother steps into their midst. “My Son, they have no wine.”

Last updated on: May 25, 2015 at 2:32 pm By Denise Bossert

It is the Marriage at Cana all over again. It really is. Everyone is celebrating. The crowds are excited and hopeful. And behind the scenes, the apostles are dealing with a crisis. The Blessed Mother sees both: the celebration and the building crisis. And she intervenes. Right now, we are gearing up for a celebration. In September, the Church will come together to celebrate the gift of the Sacrament of Marriage and the beauty of the domestic church (the family). ... Read more

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2015-05-24T18:50:59-05:00

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Good Luck: just a few more days to explain Mary-and-the-month-of-May to non-Catholics

Last updated on: May 24, 2015 at 6:50 pm By Denise Bossert

About two years after my conversion, the whole Mary-and-the-month-of-May thing hit my radar. “So what’s with Mary and the month of May?” I asked my cradle Catholic friend. She explained that the Church has set aside the month of May to honor the Blessed Mother – hence, May Crowning. It’s time to pray the rosary and present the Blessed Mother with flowers and a crown, she said. Try explaining that to your Protestant family & friends. You do what? We... Read more

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2015-05-22T11:38:12-05:00

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For the worker in the vineyard who needs to lift his eyes up

Last updated on: May 22, 2015 at 11:38 am By Denise Bossert

Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing. And sometimes you know that you need to keep the good thing, but the real problem is that you haven’t been clinging to the GREAT thing enough. Such is the way of Catholic authors who have hopped on to the rollercoaster ride of a book’s initial release. And the life of syndication. And freelance editorial work. And being a faith travel writer and all-around faith trekker. And a mom, grandma,... Read more

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2015-05-21T21:08:01-05:00

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Nicknames Were Great; Confirmation Names Are Better

Last updated on: May 21, 2015 at 9:08 pm By Denise Bossert

In the 1970s, my parents took us on family vacations to the Black Hills in South Dakota to visit my mother’s favorite sibling who lived near Rapid City. It was the highlight of every summer. My sister and I were in cousin heaven. Deenie was slightly older than my sister and Carrie was slightly younger. Chrissy was slightly older than I was and Jojo was slightly younger. It was a 2:1 ratio. Two cousins to each of us. It just... Read more

2015-07-29T17:09:36-05:00

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Walking With Mary To Ein Kerem

Last updated on: July 29, 2015 at 5:09 pm By Denise Bossert

Every once in a while, something comes to me, and I just go with it. Every once in a while, the thought grows into something so much bigger and more amazing than I ever expected. That is how I would describe Walking With Mary to Ein Kerem. I didn’t need to pack my bags. I didn’t need a passport. Sometimes, all I needed was the long lane that connects my home with the main road or a treadmill or an... Read more

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2015-07-29T17:09:36-05:00

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Track your journey to the Visitation this May

Last updated on: July 29, 2015 at 5:09 pm By Denise Bossert

May Walking With Mary Click on the link to access the chart. Journey to Elizabeth’s home with the Blessed Mother–and share Christ! Read more

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2015-07-29T17:09:36-05:00

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The Gift of Jet Lag

Last updated on: July 29, 2015 at 5:09 pm By Denise Bossert

You wake up earlier than everyone else in the house. You fall asleep in the chair when the family sits down to catch up on recorded episodes of Survivor. In the middle of the day, you have to retreat to your bedroom and crash. The whole rhythm of your day is thrown off. After a pilgrimage, the phenomenon of jet lag is a gift–provided your schedule permits you to freelance your way through your days. But it is a time... Read more

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2015-07-29T17:09:36-05:00

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Perhaps the Biggest News of 2015! And You Can Come Along!

Last updated on: July 29, 2015 at 5:09 pm By Denise Bossert

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