Tag Archives: prayer

What to Do When Mass Is Awful

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Meg

One downside to being a hobo is that there’s no vetting parishes before deciding to go to Mass there. Whether it’s stopping at a parish in Kentucky because its noon Mass fit my 12-hour drive or going to the only … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Choose the Hobo Life

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Meg

I get a lot of ridiculous questions, ranging from the confusing to the totally strange. For example: Q: “Did you know I was born in California?” (from a 4th-grader I’d never met.) Q: “Do you do birthday parties?” (from a … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Meg

His body lifeless, Tabernacle door ajar. Where is now my God? You might also enjoy:10 Reasons We Fast100 Things to Do for LentWhat to Do When Mass Is AwfulI Didn’t Choose the Hobo LifePraying for a Miracle–Please Respond!

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Praying for a Miracle–Please Respond!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Meg

Friends, I need your help. One of my kids is at death’s door and I need a miracle. John Shankman was riding in the bed of a truck with some of his friends when it slid off the road and … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons We Fast

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Meg

I love my kids, and I always loved teaching, hard as it was, but I am not sorry to be missing the whining today. “Oh my gosh, I can’t believe we have to have pizza today! Why can’t I just … Continue reading →

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100 Things to Do for Lent

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Meg

Do you realize that Lent starts on Wednesday? As in 6 days from now? Shoot, y’all, it’s time to start praying on what you’re going to do for Lent. I’ve always loved Lent. It’s like Jesus Boot Camp–6 weeks of … Continue reading →

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Fast, Pray, Vote, and Don’t Worry

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Meg

This is probably the most important election of our lifetimes–certainly the most important of mine to date.1 There’s so much at stake in a frighteningly polarized nation. I already told you I believe that a vote for Obama is a … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Meg

I tend to babble about how much I love the Bible. Then I take out my Bible and introduce people to it like it’s a friend. Once we get past the weird looks I get for introducing them to an … Continue reading →

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Trusting God in the Little Things

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Meg

I was planning a much better-developed post on this topic, but God kind of forced my hand. I’ve been praying recently about the fact that I do crazy, radical things because I trust God. I consent to perpetual celibacy, I … Continue reading →

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How to Pay Attention at Mass

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Meg

I didn’t really grow up praying. I mean, my parents prayed. And I’m sure I joined in. But all prayer was to me was reciting the words I’d memorized. There was no relationship there. Mass was worse. I hardly even … Continue reading →

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