Have you ever heard of the Divine Mercy Novena?
Author: Ms. Rose
+ A Roman Catholic laywoman who loves God, the Church and writing. My blog, One Small Rose, includes aspects of the Catholic Faith and my personal reflections. The ultimate purpose of my writing is to serve Jesus through Mary and Joseph and give glory to God +
The Measure of Our Worth
How do you measure your worth?
While facing some personal challenges, I came across words that reminded me of an important truth — words I needed to see at that moment. (God is good!)
I’d like to share these words with you. I pray they help others the way they helped me.
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Saint Benedict the Holy Moor
While cleaning out my room recently, I came across an essay I wrote in sixth grade!
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Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross — also known as the Way of the Cross, Way of Sorrows and Via Dolorosa — is one of the most popular Roman Catholic devotions. It consists of fourteen events that took place during Jesus’ Passion.
Quotes on the Cross
My previous post was about The Cross.
I didn’t provide quotes because I didn’t want to overload the post with too much information.
Since there are so many great quotes, I want to share some.
Here are 13 quotes on the cross.
The Cross
About a year ago, I wrote a post on the cross. I decided to resurrect the post (with a few edits) since we’re in the season of Lent, journeying toward the cross with Christ.
If you’ve been following my blog from the beginning, you probably read it. However, you may not remember what you read a year ago — I sure don’t!
Even if you do remember, I recommend reading it again. The cross teaches us many lessons, and it’s essential that we continue to learn from it…
Lent Begins Today +
Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent for Christians.
During the next forty days, the Lord calls us to increased prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Have you reflected on what you’re being called to do this Lent?
My Grandpa: A Devoted Child of God and the Blessed Mother
“All the true children of God, the predestinate, have God for their Father, and Mary for their Mother.” ~ St. Louis de Montfort
One Small Rose 