Reconciled To You / Allison Gingras

06/03/2026

Another episode of How's Your Prayer Life?

06/03/2026

Today's Gospel Reflection on Diocesan ... https://diocesan.com/its-sad-when-you-dont-see-es-triste-cuando-no-ves

05/19/2026

Anyone else trying to volunteer their way into heaven? -

If you’ve ever felt like your prayer life depends on “doing it right,” or you've found yourself trying to "volunteer your way into heaven", this conversation is for you. In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Allison Gingras, author and Di...

04/25/2026

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04/13/2026

Coming Soon! New Podcast on Family Rosary - "How's Your Prayer Life?" Apply to be a Guest ⬇️

04/09/2026

Messy But Marian Podcast -- what a delight this interviewer was! I thoroughly enjoyed our time together. Powerful things were shared, evident by the obstacles we had to overcome to get this podcast complete — including the host being kicked out of the Zoom lol ;) Check it out: https://www.messybutmarian.com

04/09/2026

Let’s not only contemplate the original travelers in today’s Gospel walking along the Road to Emmaus, but let us go one step further and see ourselves walking along this road. First, begin considering the two weary disciples, hearts heavy with disappointment, their hopes shattered, only to discover that Jesus has been walking beside them the entire time. I can’t help but see myself in their steps. How many times have I trudged along my own “Emmaus road,” replaying worries, hurts, or unanswered prayers, certain that God must be far away, only to realize later that He is always present in every moment?

Read on.... https://diocesan.com/walking-with-jesus

04/07/2026

Faith insisted on the Easter church photo. At first, I resisted. However glad that I didn't say no. These memories are special. And... i love showing off my adorable daughter!!

03/01/2026

There’s a book called “Giving up Worry for Lent.” Have you tried it? I mean, giving up worry? It’s not so easy. But, like all problematic habits that become second-nature, it’s a matter of PRACTICE. Both the worrying and its opposite virtue: trustful surrender.

Enter the “worry” rosary. This is nothing official, ok? It’s something I pieced together out of personal necessity. So maybe you might find it helpful, too. Using an ordinary rosary, in place of the “mystery” you announce the first “worry” (it’s always good to articulate what’s bothering you, and telling Jesus about it is the best way to get rid of it), and then on the ten beads following, say the “Surrender Prayer:” O Jesus, I surrender myself to You. Take care of everything!

You can also replace the “worries” with your favorite lines from the Psalms:
- You are my hiding place. You keep me safe from distress; you surround me with cries of deliverance. (Ps. 32:7)
- Trust in the Lord and do good; find your delight in the Lord, who grants your hearts desire. (Ps. 37:3-4)
- Entrust your cares to the Lord, and he will support you. (Pa. 55:23)
- On the day when I shall fear, I will trust in you. (Ps. 56:4)
- As for me, I was always in your presence; you were holding me by the right hand. (Ps. 73:23)
- I waited, I waited for the Lord, and he stooped down to me; he heard my cry. (Ps. 40: 2)

You can also do it with any line from Scripture that inspires your trust in God. If your Bible is underlined, you’re all set! I think every time we say “Jesus, take care of everything,” we reinforce a much needed truth for ourselves. We trust in a lot of things other than Him, but no one is more worthy of our trust, our confidence, and our wholehearted surrender. He will indeed “take care of everything,” because as He Himself reminds us, “Fear is useless. What is needed is trust.”


Art by .te who always, and I mean always, has the perfect picture! 💗

02/09/2026

Snow place like home 😀
Waited many years for a snowy New England winter ❤️