Category Archives: Spirituality

Hoping for something special? Try this prayer…

I reeeeeeally wish I would have posted this yesterday, because May 1st is St. Joseph the Worker day. St. Joseph has been very special to me for a long time, and it seems like every time I pray for his … Continue reading

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WIAW Europe: Padua, Italy

Hello again! Since it’s Wednesday, I’m throwing a little bit of Italian food at you (okay, not literally–you can get up fromĀ  under your desk). I’ll be sharing some of the food and fun my hubby and I had in … Continue reading

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What are you doing for Lent? Top Ten Ideas

Well, Lent is officially here and I’ve been thinking about what I want to do this year. For the past couple of years I’ve opted to do positive things, rather than give up sweets, because it always seems to have … Continue reading

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Reflections on a Beautiful Life, Lost Too Soon: My Cousin Leo

My dear cousin Leo “Sonny” John Hoepfner passed away yesterday, leaving behind an amazing wife and three beautiful children. He was only 28 years old, but he had been diagnosed with bone cancer about a year ago. Bone cancer isn’t … Continue reading

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