Bees, Hives, and Honey

Here are some amazing facts about bees, those creatures that provide us with honey, wax, fruit and vegetables.

Sky Views: God’s Masterpiece

Features of our skies are thrilling to behold. No wonder people thought of heaven as being “up.”

The Rosary, a Lifeline

October is the month of the Rosary. Do you know its history and why we pray it?

My Story: Humor Helping Pain

God’s Funny Bone Did you ever laugh so heartily that tears trickled down your cheeks and you were gasping for breath? What a gift! Animals spend their lives eating, pooping, mating, and sleeping, a rather boring existence. Humans do those things too, but a sense of humor adds spice to their life. Now, because we […]

A Visit to Me and Notre Dame

This is an unusual blog this week. An associate from Florida who paid me a visit in August created a blog that presents me, my books, and the Sisters of Notre Dame.  So, if you are interested in learning more about us, click on this link: https://www.denisemercado.com/blog/notre-dame-village?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=66d2dbcad3e2824ad878abf5&ss_email_id=66e82c041b930a0ea4623da9&ss_campaign_name=Notre+Dame+Village&ss_campaign_sent_date=2024-09-16T13%3A04%3A49Z This Sunday is our annual Chicken Barbecue at […]

Memories for an Autobiography

Famous people write memoirs. Calling up memories can be an enlightening experience, one that fills your heart with gratitude.

The Gift of Kindness

The meanness, cruelty, and violence today is overwhelming. Good, kind people still exist. Let’s promote kindness!

Hobbies for Mental and Physical Health

Hobbies are not a waste of time. Far from it! The benefits are amazing.

Praying for Healing

How regain health? Try prayer. Jesus still heals today through his Church.

Praying with Art

This summer during my yearly retreat I learned many ways to pray, some of them using art.