Keeping It Real

Becoming Catholic: The Man Born Blind

When most people think of Lent, if they know anything about it, they think of "Oh, that's when you give up something for 40 days."  While this is partially true - part of Lent is abstinence and penance, which goes along with giving up something - the biggest part of Lent for me, especially this… Continue reading Becoming Catholic: The Man Born Blind

Keeping It Real

Becoming Catholic: The Baptism of the Lord 2014

A lot of people are surprised when they find out that I am not Catholic (yet).  My husband's family is Catholic, and most of my family is Catholic.  My mom even entertained the idea of becoming a nun.  Both of my siblings were baptized Catholic and raised in the Catholic church.  What a lot of… Continue reading Becoming Catholic: The Baptism of the Lord 2014

Goals for 2014

My Goals for 2014: June Update

Cancel my membership at my current gym and get a new membership somewhere else (the new place has an indoor track and fitness classes that I hope will motivate me to be more active). DONE before the New Year even started! :) Buy a fitness class punch card for 10 classes each month and attend 10… Continue reading My Goals for 2014: June Update

Keeping It Real

Becoming Catholic: Holy Week 2014

As you might know from previous posts, this January I met with the religious education director at church to find out more about RCIA and have started the process of becoming Catholic.  Although I had become somewhat familiar with Mass and the Catholic faith by attending Christmas and Easter Masses, I had only really scratched… Continue reading Becoming Catholic: Holy Week 2014