I have a prayer request for Shrell, a young woman who has uterine cancer. She has a type of cancer that has the potential to be fatal. Also, she has endured 4 chemotherapy treatments, hospitalization, a hysterectomy, pain, and fear ( Read more... )

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Jesus for you." I Thessalonians 5:18 ( Read more... )

I just recently started reading about Saint Therese of Lisieux. So far, I relate to her for many reasons. First, we are both Catholics and love God. Second, she was a saint who often worried about her sins. I have Asperger, and I often worry about my health. While we do not have the same anxieties, I can relate to her anxious feelings. Third, she  ( Read more... )

I work for a technical support center and work toward a degree in Information Science. When I am outside class and work, my future husband and I attend a Catholic Church. I also go to a rosary group at my church, led by a very joyful priest who loves to teach. I notice some major differences between the technical and church worlds that I inhabit ( Read more... )

I have been going to Adoration at Catholic churches in my town. During Adoration I say the rosary and pray to Jesus in the chapel. So far, I find the experience helpful for connecting with Jesus.  I feel as though I have taken time out of my day for just Jesus and I. The rosary prayers and chapel atmosphere both keep my concentration on Christ. ( Read more... )

I am overwhelmed as I think about next week! My college classes begin at that time and I have increased work hours. Please pray for God to grant me the energy for all my tasks next week!

I start my Fall college semester next week and will have many hours of work at my job! I ask for prayers that I have a good, productive week and do not find myself overwhelmed.

I am a woman with Asperger Syndrome and also a Christian. Asperger Syndrome is high functioning autism. Persons with Asperger often need a stable routine and focus on one or two interests. People with my disability almost always have auditory dysfunction. In other words, they can hear but they may have difficulty processing words under certain ( Read more... )

I lost my grandfather in the 1990s to a rare blood disease. Before the doctors knew Grandaddy's situation, they thought he would recover quickly. Why not? He was a highly competent and smart doctor himself. However, eventually the doctors realized that my grandfather had a blood disease, ironically because of his good work helping others. He was an ( Read more... )

This morning I am with my fiance, and we are making eggs. Last night, he helped me find groceries and bring them home. I feel blessed to have such a wonderful man in my life.