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the shape of miracles

Published on by Dawn Marie3 Comments

it’s the monday giggles…

I gave up Social Media 5-6 years ago.

Best. Decision. Ever.

I have spoken with several people who gave up the same during the Season of Lent this year, as their lenten sacrifice. A few have decided they will not return and instead make it a permanent thing.

I get it!

Admittedly, on occasion, I will feel left out of a conversation or miss participating in an event because it would seem that is the only way the information is being shared – via fb, instagram, or X. But even that does not bother me enough to return. Instead, I have found alternative avenues for receiving the same data others are gathering from those informational portals.

However, I do use Mobile Apps frequently. I don’t mind using them because I can control the information I am exposed to based on the purpose/function of the app.

One of my FAVORITES is the Hallow App.

Hallow is a prayer app. Specifically, a Catholic prayer app; however, many denominations subscribe. Hallow is currently the top prayer app downloaded and used by millions throughout the world.

A function I really enjoy on the app is the Routine feature. The app allows subscribers to create prayer routines for themselves. I currently have 3 routines I’ve created. During my morning “routine” I have included listening to the Daily Miracle, which involves a story of a confirmed miracle. Everything from Jesus turning wine into water, King Nebuchadnezzar’s Fiery Furnace up until modern-day miracles. The developers of the app have even invited subscribers to submit their own miracle stories to be read aloud to listeners.

I am thinking of submitting my own which involves an event that happened recently and I do believe every parent or grandparent would concur that a MIRACLE absolutely occurred.

And I have proof!

Because, by the grace of God, I managed to get all 5 grandchildren who reside in my hometown to fall fast asleep….

at the same time!

Now, that’s a true miracle, wouldn’t you agree?

Oh, how I love them…

hugs n’ blessings for the angels who light & guard – rule & guide us, as we sleep.

keep it simple!

Published on by Dawn Marie2 Comments

I often refer to the spiritual writings of my gal-pal, St. Faustina here at hugs n’ blessings. I love her dearly – so much that I have read her personal diary numerous times & named our beloved Golden after her baptized name, Helen Kowalska.

These writings have inspired a large part of my spiritual growth, but there is still so much to learn from her and her experiences with Jesus.

Jesus appeared to St. Faustina between the First and Second World Wars and entrusted his message of mercy to her. Pope St. John Paul II said, in his homily on the occasion of her canonization on April 30, 2000, “Those who remember, who were witnesses and participants in the events of those years and the horrible sufferings they caused for millions of people, know well how necessary was the message of mercy.”

In the face of our current suffering in the world today, may we join our prayers with hers to bring us to the experience of His Divine Mercy.

An excerpt from St. Faustina’s Diary, . Entry (921.)

Jesus speaks to Faustina….

JESUS: My daughter, I am told that there is much simplicity in you, so why do you not tell Me about everything that concerns you, even the smallest details? Tell Me about everything, and know that this will give Me great joy. I answered, “But You know about everything, Lord.” And Jesus replied to me, Yes, I do know; but you should not excuse yourself with the fact that I know, but with childlike simplicity talk to Me about everything, for My ears and heart are inclined towards you, and your words are dear to Me. (921)

Lord, I seek the simplicity of spiritual childhood. May I keep my prayers simple telling you everything especially when problems persist and doubt disturbs. And when my day is done may I fall into your arms as a child seeking warm comfort and care.

hugs n’ blessings for those seeking to Keep It Simple.

sing with me: Day #3

Published on by Dawn Marie3 Comments

On the third day…

“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7

hugs n’ happy easter blessings!