by Shelly Henley Kelly | May 28, 2023 | Holiday, Military, Prayer
Heavenly Father,Bless those men and women who served in the Armed Forces,who gave the full measure of their devotion.Grant them eternal rest with you in heaven. Bless their families,who mourn the loss of their loved one across time.Grant them peace in their hearts....
by Shelly Henley Kelly | Apr 19, 2023 | Biographical, Catholicism, Family, Sacraments
In my first Marriage Gifts post, I shared that our church wedding did not include communion because my husband was not Catholic. For almost 15 years I prayed that my husband would accept and enter the Catholic church. He’d attended Mass with me off and on for most of...
by Shelly Henley Kelly | Apr 11, 2023 | Bible, Catholicism
Today’s Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 The Invitation to Stay The two men walking to Emmaus feel discouraged and disappointed over recent events. They had such hope for this man, this Jesus, to redeem Israel. Even reports that He was still alive only served to confuse...
by Shelly Henley Kelly | Apr 6, 2023 | Catholicism, Church
It’s a common practice for Catholics to keep a crucifix in our homes. Many of us also wear one around our neck. Some might find it a little odd that we’re actively displaying an instrument of shameful execution traditionally used for slaves and revolutionaries. When...
by Shelly Henley Kelly | Mar 4, 2023 | Catholicism, Family
Each month this year, we are exploring the Gifts of the Holy Spirit at work within our marriages and families. The first gift of the Holy Spirit is Wisdom. As children, many of us grew up with stories of “true love” influencing our concept of romance and...
