By From the Heart | Molly Powers | Reflections from My Domestic Church
Raise your hand if you have given up any of the following for Lent: Social Media, YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, secular music, all music, coffee. OK, coffee doesn’t have that much to do with the topic at hand other than the fact that it might make you grumpy and we are told not to look gloomy […]
By From the Heart | Molly Powers | Reflections from My Domestic Church
Advent is upon us once again. And what a complicated season it is! It seems woefully misunderstood, and if I’m being honest, sometimes I don’t quite understand it myself. Is it exciting or somber? Joyful or penitential? Like many things in the Church, it is probably BOTH/AND. Advent derives from the Latin adventus, or “coming.” […]
By From the Heart | Molly Powers | Reflections from My Domestic Church
When June rolled around this year, it brought with it some heavy emotions. Memories from last June came flooding back and I found myself reflecting on some pretty terrifying moments. Certain dates in this cancer journey will always stop me in my tracks. Like June 8 for example. June 8 is emblazoned in my mind […]
By From the Heart | Molly Powers | Reflections from My Domestic Church
My devotion to the Blessed Mother began in high school. Although I am a cradle Catholic and of course learned my Marian prayers at an early age, it wasn’t until I decided to pray the rosary as a Lenten observance that my mere belief in Mary grew into a true devotion. This decision during high […]
By From the Heart | Molly Powers | Reflections from My Domestic Church
I have always loved the liturgical season of Lent. The rich traditions and symbols usually aid me greatly in my spiritual journey and this year was no different. My first Minnesota Lent proved to be meaningful and memorable. Some very personal crosses helped me draw closer to Christ and I enjoyed experiencing the liturgies at […]
By From the Heart | Molly Powers | Reflections from My Domestic Church
This year for the first time since 1945, Ash Wednesday coincided with that saccharine Hallmark Holiday, Valentine’s Day. I’ve been reflecting on this rare coincidence and at first, found it rather hilarious. My husband and I are not wont to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s not because we disdain romance or because we don’t enjoy a […]