http://catholicpostergirl.stblogs.com "Our faith needs to be the North Star of our lives. Our behavior needs to match our words." --Archbishop Charles Chaput Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:36:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's almost time for Advent! Are you ready? If not, head over to Karen's and read her Guide to Advent (the No-Panic way!). http://catholicpostergirl.stblogs.com/2009/11/18/are-you-ready/ "Doing theology as the Church understand it requires the theologian to 'deepend his own life of faith' and make prayer an integral part of his or her work. Theology is not only done at one's desk, or in the library; theology is also done on one's knees, or in the ... http://catholicpostergirl.stblogs.com/2009/11/16/food-for-thought-3/ So I have worn the veil to Mass three times since I received it. The first two times were at daily Mass, which are less crowded, and today was the Sunday unveiling (unveiling of the veil...haha!). The first time I wore it, I felt a bit self-conscious. It also brngs ... http://catholicpostergirl.stblogs.com/2009/11/08/undercover-with-the-veil/ has arrived. Tried it on in the mirror, and I think it looks pretty sweet. It doesn't fall off when I bow or lower my head either, so that's a good thing! Hopefully I can make it to Mass tomorrow and give it a first run. I'm excited! http://catholicpostergirl.stblogs.com/2009/11/04/chapel-veil/ Happy All Saints' Day, friends. Don't you love this feast? I do--as a kid I always thought it was weird to be juxtaposed with halloween (sacred and profane, and all that), but as I grew older and realized how important the saints are to us, and how close they are, I've ... http://catholicpostergirl.stblogs.com/2009/11/01/happy-all-saints-day/ So...I just ordered a chapel veil. I'm 27, which means I am a post-Vatican II baby. I never heard Mass in Latin, and the only time my head was covered in church was for my first communion. But I've seen a lot of women veiling lately--of all ages. And I'm a really ... http://catholicpostergirl.stblogs.com/2009/10/29/taking-the-veil/ Talking about new religious avenues for myself over here. http://catholicpostergirl.stblogs.com/2009/10/29/fruits-of-prayer/ It isn’t often that TV shows lead to deep theological discussion, but last night’s episode of House, M.D. provided that for several of my friends and I. The topic? The sacrament of Confession. Probably no other sacrament is as misunderstood among non-Catholics as this one. So when Dr. Robert Chase entered ... http://catholicpostergirl.stblogs.com/2009/10/20/catholicism-on-tv-house-m-d/ I got an A on my first Biblical Studies Assignment! That is all. :) http://catholicpostergirl.stblogs.com/2009/10/16/happy-ma-news/ Today is the feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux. She's one of the most popular saints of modern times, and I chose her as my confirmation saint back in '96. She has been a constant source of inspiration and comfort for me since then. Check out the "saints" archives for ... http://catholicpostergirl.stblogs.com/2009/10/01/my-patron-saint/