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2017-01-25T17:19:11-05:00

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You know what this world needs…

Last updated on: January 25, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Katrina Fernandez

… more consecrated religious! Good Lord, do we need them. It’s a comfort to me to know that whole communities exists solely to pray for the dead and the conversion of sinners. Read more

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2017-01-26T19:25:08-05:00

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Do Young Kids Need Regular Confession…

Last updated on: January 26, 2017 at 7:25 pm By Katrina Fernandez

… Short answer, yes. Absolutely yes. When my son made his first confession at the tender age of eight years old, all us parents joked, “what can they possibly have to confess?” Young children aren’t out breaking the law, being little bandits- killing and stealing. Young children are innocent. So why do they need regular confession? Two reasons, venial sin and Catholic conscience. After my son made his first confession, I made it a habit to make him go to... Read more

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2017-01-26T17:47:19-05:00

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I Don’t Want To Be Catholic Anymore…

Last updated on: January 26, 2017 at 5:47 pm By Katrina Fernandez

… Indulge me a little whine. But what else is there? The alternative is too distressing to think of. And yet, there it is. I don’t want to be Catholic anymore. Just like a kid who is tired of their parent’s rules, and dreams about running away to a better family – possibly a family with a swimming pool and a pet unicorn or something, where they let you eat ice cream for dinner and stay up as late as... Read more

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2017-01-25T17:18:54-05:00

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worst advice ever

Last updated on: January 25, 2017 at 5:18 pm By Katrina Fernandez

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2017-01-26T19:25:09-05:00

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Doctor Who

Last updated on: January 26, 2017 at 7:25 pm By Katrina Fernandez

… The reason I am an unapologetic fan of Doctor Who can be summed up in a single question. “Clara, am I a good man?” There are many reasons to love this show, and I suppose we each have our own individual reasons, but among fellow Catholics the answer always seems to revolve around the very Catholic nature of the show. For one, the show is the epitome of universal. Just google “Doctor Who and Catholicism” and you get some... Read more

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2015-01-10T21:37:33-05:00

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Places Where It’s Acceptable to Celebrate Using a Theme…

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 9:37 pm By Katrina Fernandez

… School dances have themes. Yes Masses do not. No Inspired by Fr. E. Read more

Mass Hysteria

2015-01-10T21:37:33-05:00

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Begone, You Wilted Bane of My Existence. I Can Still Celebrate Christmas Without You…

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 9:37 pm By Katrina Fernandez

… I couldn’t take it anymore. The tree had to go. Christmas. More like chrismess. Needles and dead greenery everywhere. And the crippled, pathetic thing kept tipping over. Now don’t mistake me. I’m no Grinch, typically I’m a Christmas purists who keeps her tree up at least until Epiphany. I tried keeping all the decorations up until Candlemas one year but, oh, the fire hazard. I just don’t get how dead, shriveled greenery is supposed to recall the birth of... Read more

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2015-01-10T21:37:33-05:00

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Older and Wiser…

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 9:37 pm By Katrina Fernandez

… It’s hard to believe my son is almost a teenager. It seems like just yesterday I was able to get away with lying that I got him fireworks for his birthday. Happy birthday, Kiddo. Mama loves ya. Read more

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2015-01-10T21:37:33-05:00

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All Stocked Up On Crazy Over Here, Thanks…

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 9:37 pm By Katrina Fernandez

… Deep, dark fears. Everyone’s got them. Animator Fran Krause takes those fears and illustrates them for his web comic, Deep Dark Fears. In the spirit of irrational fears, cause Lord knows I got a million, here’s my number #1 fear — reflective surfaces… because that’s how the demons get in. I hate reflections in windows at night, mirrors, and as an added precaution I had all the artwork in my home framed in non-reflective, glare free, museum quality glass. Read more

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2015-01-10T21:37:33-05:00

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So You Want To Be A Blogger…

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 9:37 pm By Katrina Fernandez

… Answering reader email. Dear Crescat, I started a blog a few months ago and already I’m struggling with staying motivated and finding fresh material to write about. I heard some writers have certain rituals or routines. I’ve also been told it’s important to keep a designated writing space available. What’s your creative space look like? Sincerely, Bummed Blogger Dear Bummed, My designated writing space is anywhere in my home where the wifi reception isn’t interrupted by the lead based... Read more

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