May our hearts be not far from you, Oh God.

May our hearts be not far from you, Oh God.

Scripture reminds us today during the Liturgy, that the most important thing is the heart, and a personal and intimate relationship with God, who created us to be with Him. We hear about the Pharisees who, through their concern with the rules of Religion, had their focus taken away from the heart of Religion. This doesn’t condemn “human... Read More

Awesome new site on the web!

Awesome new site on the web!

Just a quick note to encourage all of you to go to http://Faithknowledge.org This is a new Catholic search engine that allows you to type in search words and, within seconds, it comes up with a list of where that word or phrase is found in the Bible, Catechism, Popes and Councils. This is a dream come true for many people! You can limit your... Read More

JPII Quote

JPII Quote

I came across this quote again today and just found it so inspiring. It is sufficient for reflection so I won’t add anything! Blessings ~ Erin “It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; He is beauty to which you are so attracted; it is He who provoked... Read More

Are you a fair face?

Are you a fair face?

I heard a homily awhile back that really hit me. It was one of those times where I felt like the priest was talking directly to my heart, and at a time when I was trying not to be annoyed at the church I was in and the people I was with! (Ever notice that Catholic churches unfortunately aren’t always the most welcoming places, and that many... Read More

Good News…

Good News…

Hey folks! Check out this link: http://www.catholicity.com/cds/healing.html  Read More →

Bosnia & Guatemala

Bosnia & Guatemala

Well, I am back once again on U.S. soil. After returning from the Russian Far East, I had no plans to go anywhere for awhile. I figured I’d take some time to recoup, readjust, and yes, relax! I knew I’d have to of course make it through the always crazy but blessed Mercy Sunday at the National Shrine, and then the new filming of... Read More

Friends of Mercy Newsletter

Friends of Mercy Newsletter

I just wrote an article for the Marians of the Immaculate Conception’s Friends of Mercy Newsletter.  The article is about my experience in Russia doing mission work.  You can read the full article in pdf format and let me know what you think! Here’s the article….  Read More →

America the Beautiful

America the Beautiful

Hello from American soil! I arrived safe and sound. It is totally surreal to be home again in such familiar, yet unfamiliar, surroundings. I can’t describe it but I will say that I miss my work and the people in Russia, am thrilled to see my family, and am looking forward to the next chapter…music, similar work in the U.S., Africa,... Read More

Back Home From Russia

Back Home From Russia

I arrive home on Monday…thought this would be the most appropriate way to sum up my trip…through poetry. There’s really no way to describe how I feel leaving or what my time here was like anyway. Thank you all for your support, and for being part of my journey ~ Erin I walked the roads of Russia once When my eyes were bright And... Read More

Russia Update #5

Russia Update #5

Well, my friends, time for an update from the land of ice and.well, less snow than Massachusetts usually. They don’t use salt or anything here so the roads and sidewalks are just ice, ice, ice. They pay hearty workers young and old to chip the ice away little by little to clear paths for walking. Otherwise just stay on the balls of your... Read More

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