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2015-08-26T09:56:46-05:00

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The Eucharist Brings Us Peace: Eucharist Bible Study Day 14

Last updated on: August 26, 2015 at 9:56 am By Monique Ocampo

An excerpt: “Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” – St. Francis de Sales I think the hardest part about being in Mass and going to Adoration is that we often want to rush things. I’ve said before that when we receive the Eucharist in the Mass and when we are in Jesus’s presence, we ought to do... Read more

Heart of Mary Women's Fellowship

2015-08-25T11:03:54-05:00

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Reflections on the End of Summer

Last updated on: August 25, 2015 at 11:03 am By Monique Ocampo

Even though the week has just begun, summer feels like it has finally ended for me. I’ve mentioned before that the last few months have been a roller coaster. I went from travelling to Florida to the heights of Mount Everest (in Vacation Bible School), made some new friends at Cafe Catholica, and went to a baseball game for the first time! My brother came back from studying abroad, we moved him into a new apartment, and now I’m finally... Read more

2015-08-25T09:49:58-05:00

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The Eucharist Is Something to be Adored: Eucharist Day 13

Last updated on: August 25, 2015 at 9:49 am By Monique Ocampo

Catch up on my Bible Study here! Read more

Heart of Mary Women's Fellowship

2015-08-24T16:41:56-05:00

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Virgin Shaming: It’s A Thing That Exists

Last updated on: August 24, 2015 at 4:41 pm By Monique Ocampo

Warning: This post is gonna sound like I’m being a bit-ca. Not my usual sweet tone. But that’s what happens when I get on the soapbox. I will be the first to admit that this country isn’t perfect. We fought over the color of a dress and think that “Deez Nuts” is an actual person that could run for President. We also think that a guy who’s more famous for his hair, beauty pageant and reality show than for any... Read more

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Consecrated Virginity

2015-08-24T14:31:50-05:00

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Thomas Merton: The Best and Most Unlikely Travel Companion

Last updated on: August 24, 2015 at 2:31 pm By Monique Ocampo

Back in my college days, my friends and I were huge fans of Thomas Merton. I read his short essay “Firewatch” while I was in college and found his journals on retreat but it wasn’t until I traveled to Florida in May that I started reading The Seven Storey Mountain, the story of his life leading up to him becoming a Trappist monk. It wasn’t until I was helping my brother move into his new apartment that I was able to finish... Read more

The Seven Storey Mountain

Thomas Merton

2015-08-21T18:29:58-05:00

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Ghost of the Robot’s Bourgeois Faux Pas – An Album Review

Last updated on: August 21, 2015 at 6:29 pm By Monique Ocampo

So who exactly is Ghost of the Robot, you ask? They’re a multi-genre band based in Los Angeles, California. Their music ranges from pop-rock to hard rock to metal with a bit of country thrown in for good measure. How exactly do I know about this band? I have a crush on the lead singer. That’s right, people. James Marsters from Buffy is the lead singer and guitar for Ghost of the Robot. It’s basically his band, one that he... Read more

2015-08-21T09:11:23-05:00

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The Eucharist is Jesus’s Body and Blood: Eucharist Bible Study Day 10

Last updated on: August 21, 2015 at 9:11 am By Monique Ocampo

In which I inadvertently give some commentary on this Sunday’s Gospel. Read it here! Read more

Heart of Mary Women's Fellowship

2015-08-20T12:24:12-05:00

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How to Handle an Anxiety Attack

Last updated on: August 20, 2015 at 12:24 pm By Monique Ocampo

Thunderstorms are breaking out all over Houston and it seems like my anxiety has come back right along with them. Sometimes anxieties aren’t exactly triggered by anything. Sometimes, like how I was this morning, a small worry would escalate into a panic-induced meltdown. The anxiety attacks I endure aren’t as frequent as they used to be, but they still happen. So for anyone out there suffering with anxiety issues, know that I am right there with you. First of all, it’s... Read more

2015-08-20T09:53:38-05:00

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The Eucharist is the Bread of Eternal Life: Eucharist Bible Study Day 9

Last updated on: August 20, 2015 at 9:53 am By Monique Ocampo

Read today’s reflection here! Read more

Heart of Mary Women's Fellowship

2015-08-19T09:56:46-05:00

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Audrey Assad: Women of Christ Wednesday

Last updated on: August 19, 2015 at 9:56 am By Monique Ocampo

Audrey Assad is a worship leader and musician who writes, in her own words, “soundtracks for prayer.” She has penned her contemplative songs of worship with (and for) Matt Maher, Christy Nockels, Brett Younker, Sarah Hart, Meredith Andrews, and others—Audrey’s passion is to write fragrant, prayerful music that truly leads to encountering Jesus Christ, even in the silence of the heart. The Pledgemusic pre-order for Inheritance is still going! It can be found at http://pledgemusic.com/audreyassad and there are amazing new... Read more

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