Hey friends!
Oh my gosh it’s 9:05pm, and I haven’t sat down yet all day! Apologies that this post is late…as I mentioned in last week’s post, WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!
And so we are running around like crazy getting everything ready to sell our condo downtown!
They’re coming on Wednesday to take pictures of the condo for Zillow, and so, of course, everything needs to look perfect. Our realtor told us that we need to do some major thinning out of the closets…because right now they’re full of all the boxes that have been arriving with baby shower gifts.
So literally Steven and I are in the car bringing a trunk-load of boxes to my parents to store until we’re in our new place!
But yeah — today I was doing some MAJOR spring cleaning.
BUT – I did carve out an hour this morning to take my daily walk (taking care of baby is still first and foremost priority, even amongst the moving madness!)
So I was listening, like I always do on Monday, to Fr. Mike Schmitz’s homily from Sunday. And wow — it was so good.
Steven and I both listened to it separately and were both moved by his message.
He talked about how Easter is such a great time to reflect on the importance of uniting our suffering in this world to Jesus’ on the Cross. And that we’ve been given the opportunity to share in a small particle of the Cross, and enter His story, in the suffering — great and small — that we endure in this world.
And it really hit home for me. And I highly encourage you to give it a listen. I’ll link the video right here:
So there you go. Steven and I are planning on watching The Passion of the Christ on Thursday night. It really helps to prepare our hearts for Easter. Not an easy watch, of course. But it really makes the Gospel real and personal.
So there you go. I hope you all have a blessed and holy Holy Week. I will be praying for you, as we keep watch at the tomb for the risen Christ.
Sending hugs
xoxo
25 responses to “Preparing our Hearts for Easter”
Please remember when watching your antisemitic film that the church apologized for its antisemitism.
Please remember while watching your antisemitic film that the apologized for its antisemitism.
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Please remember while watching your antisemitic film that the church apologized for its antisemitism.
Hi Emil, There is nothing antisemitic about Father Mike’s homily. This blog is a place of love for all humanity, and I don’t appreciate negative and hostile energy in the comments section. God bless you, friend.
I watched and listened to Fr. Mike’s entire homily. It’s one of the best sermons I’ve ever heard, and I’m not even Catholic!
His words mean much to me at this point in my career, as I have been called by God to a job that feels beyond my ability on an almost daily basis.
If you’re reading this comment, watch Fr. Mike. The guy is a man of God and he’s on to something!
Thanks for sharing, Caralyn. 🙏Blessings to you, Steven, and your baby girl.
Hi David! isn’t he just a phenomenal homilist? His messages are always so personal, so powerful and life applicable. I will definitely be praying for you, David. God has you in that job for a reason! I’m feeling a season of profound growth on the horizon for you! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Fr. Mike’s homily came at just the right time. I’m glad you shared it, Caralyn! To experience the Risen Christ in our daily lives is our greatest need.
Congratulations for the new house 🏠 blessings and health upon you and family
thank you so much! we are so incredibly excited! Hugs and love xox
Congratulations on your new house! I haven’t listened to the homily yet, but if David from “David’s Daily Dose” recommended it, it must be good.
thank you Matthew!!! yes – it really is incredibly powerful.
How precious
thank you Jim 🙂
You are welcome
Congrats! In the city or the burbs?
thank you!! we’re headed to the burbs!!! 🙂
Did the future school district weigh in as part of the decision?
This is such wonderful news, congratulations, guys! I am excited for you. Owning your own home is a wonderful experience, I love my little home in the desert! I love your photo, your smile radiates joy and happiness! 🥰🙏🏻❤️
thank you so much John! aww, that’s so kind, yeah we are so excited for this next chapter!! 🙂
You are very welcome, Caralyn! Big hugs for both of you. 🙏🏻😊😊
This will be a “keeper” to refer back to as persecution of Christ-followers increases in the USA in the coming years or even months. See Colossians 1:24.
❤️&🙏, c.a.
i will definitely check out that verse! thanks CA!
Blessed Easter! So excited for NEW LIFE ! Jesus gives us this gift and I am so grateful!
thank you Laurie! amen to that!
Congratulations on your new home! I hope you had a beautiful Easter.