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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Motherhood: 38 of 60

A sublime vocation it is, to be surrounded by tiny, beating hearts, Commissioned to nourish and sustain, to love and be loved. Drawn forth from oneself, pouring out, emptying Love like water from a vessel, flowing generously, filling and quenching thirsty souls. The mother's vessel never runs dry; Her store is replenished by...
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter The meaning of Easter and Lent: 4 of 6

"He has been raised; he is not here." (Mark 16:6) This sublime utterance by the angel at the tomb of the crucified Jesus on that glorious morning sums up the meaning of the Lenten and Easter seasons, and expresses the central theme of our Faith and the reason for our hope as Christians. Just as the darkness and death of wint...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The Weight Watchers diet helped me lose weight: 8 of 9

I have always been an emotional eater, and with the birth of my two children and postpartum pounds to shed, weight loss had become an uphill battle, and one that I was most definitely losing! Weight Watchers had worked for me before my wedding when I shed over 20 pounds, all of which I had regained, so I recently decided to ...
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Reflections: Catholicism is often misunderstood: 4 of 4

As a cradle Catholic, it is a bit difficult for me to comprehend the misunderstanding, and even animosity and aversion many people have for the Catholic Church. Misinformation and prejudice concerning the institution founded by Jesus Christ himself are propagated everywhere, and faithful Catholics are insulted and belittled....
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Baby slings: Effects on newborns: 2 of 2

Many mothers do not realize that a simple oblong piece of fabric and a double ring can help to bring them closer to their baby or toddler and also enable them to be more productive in the process. These easy-to-obtain items can be made into a baby sling similar to the kinds worn by women in third world cultures. The infant i...