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perfection

Published on August 6, 2025August 9, 2025 by Dawn Marie2 Comments

“My beloved ones, you yourselves will experience in your lives, even on this earth, that all of the perfection of holiness, all the fervor of action, all the usefulness of the missionary ministry consists not in great wisdom, nor in great intelligence, not in great skills or even in the amount of prayer and penitence, but solely in the perfection of holy Obedience. (KW 380)
St. Maximilian Kolbe

In September of 2024 we traveled to Poland on Pilgrimage. One year later many experiences during our time there have remained in my heart still today.

Our time spent in Auschwitz was a particularly poignant one.

I believe I experienced many of the same feelings most do while walking through the concentration camp. Extreme sorrow, grief, outrage, disbelief. However, one feeling that unexpectedly overwhelmed me was courage.

Unimaginable courage.

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timing matters

Published on August 5, 2025August 9, 2025 by Dawn Marie1 Comment

After the death of our dear Pope Francis on Easter Monday and his funeral and burial at St. Mary Major, the Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel to prayerfully elect the next Pope.

Mere days before I was to depart for my 30 Day Spiritual Exercises’ Study at Broom Tree in Irene, South Dakota, during the Papal Conclave on May 8, 2025, white smoke billowed from the raised chimney announcing to the world, “Habemus Papam, We have a Pope!” The Holy Spirit’s work was complete, and the College of Cardinals had selected the next Successor of St. Peter.

Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost was elected the 267th Pope who took the name Leo XIV.

The first American-born Pope!

I know all of this is old-news to most! But heaven sends messages, and dates are not accidental, especially in major events like the election of a new Holy Father. Which is why I am giddy over a few discoveries on the matter & couldn’t wait to share them with you!

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Can We Talk?

Published on August 3, 2025August 7, 2025 by Dawn Marie3 Comments

Alone we can do so little.
Together we can do so much.
Helen Keller

Laverne & Shirley – Lucy & Ethel – Betty & Veronica – Thelma & Louise

As individuals, we possess unique skills, perspectives, and talents. When we come together, we tap into a pool of diverse ideas, experiences, and expertise that can propel us towards accomplishing far more than we could on our own. The support and assistance we receive from loved ones can provide the backbone needed to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth.