Doubt

I went to see the movie "Doubt" today. Let me tell you the makers of the movie picked a good title. Obviously doubt was the theme of the movie.

You had lots of doubts in that movie. The ending left you in doubt. It's like you were waiting for an ending after the sister said, "I have so many doubts." But no. It was the end of the movie. I know we have all experienced movies that left us hanging, but "Doubt" topped it, and that is one thing that I am not doubting.

I really don't know what to think about the movie. It is not your typical movie. It made you think. It made you doubt. It made you realize that you cannot always be certain, that we are human.

Those are my short thoughts on "Doubt."

Another Rosary Post

I fully realize that I have devoted a part of this blog to the Rosary. I, however, cannot express how important that prayer has recently become to me.

When I was little, my family and I would pray it every day during Lent. About the only other time I prayed it was with my CCD class in October or when we were at the Adoration chapel.

Now the Rosary has become so important to me. I have prayed it every day for more than a month - probably two months - now. Strangely, even on a day I haven't prayed it yet - like at eleven-twenty at night - I will drop what I am doing and pray it.

You are probably wondering why the Rosary is so important to me. I found it is a good way to start out my day. When I don't do it on the bus on my way to school, my whole day feels off. I feel peaceful and forget about all my worries when I pray it.

Earlier this year, I joined the Rosary Confraternity at my church. It's open to anyone sixteen and up. It annoyed me last year because I was only fifteen at the time they inducted new members. I took a vow to say the three mysteries of the Rosary. I've taken it further. I have done the four mysteries of the Rosary. I have said it every day. Now it has become a part of my life.

You know what? My faith is becoming ever so stronger. I feel much happier now that I pray it every day. That is a lot coming from a seventeen-year-old girl. I realize that. At the same time, my Confirmation saint, St. Bernadette, prayed it everyday. She was fourteen. Maybe, without realizing it, I am imitating her. We should all imitate her and say the Rosary every single day.

Poem

Here is a poem I wrote this morning. I also edited it a little bit, so this is my second draft. Have a Merry Christmas! The people of Israel Wait for the coming of Their king, the coming of The Messiah Prophets of old told of His birth John was born to Prepare the people Born of the cousin of Mary Mary, the Mother of The Son of God She bore Jesus in Bethlehem far from her Home in Nazareth A Son born of a Virgin, Who was Conceived by the Holy Spirit, So that she may Remain a Virgin Years pass by and Jesus is on the Cross The Savoir of the World Be joyful, then, for What He has done

Nun Blogs

The twenty-first century has definitely made an impact on everything we do. Religious sisters and brothers are no different. Some orders are posting blogs on the internet. My favorite is http://www.anunslife.org/, but there are others... some of them are even on Blogspot. Someday you might consider reading one of them. They are very interesting and might dispel some misconceptions.

St. Nicholas

Today, December 6, is the feast of St. Nicholas - the real St. Nicholas. Most people indirectly have heard of this saint. Why? St. Nicholas is the real Santa Claus.

The Dutch have a tradition. They put out their shoes and the next morning they find a present in their shoe. When I was little I did this. I woke up to find candy in my shoe.

Every time we hear a song or a story about Santa, let us think back to the real St. Nicholas.

Modern Day Martyrs

The Greatest Story Never Told: Modern Christian Martyrdom - Catholic Online

I found this article on http://www.catholic.org/. Many times, we think of martyrs as a people of the past. The truth is martyrdom is not of the past. It is still happening today. Missionaries risk their lives everyday. If you want to know what it means to be persecuted and tortured for your faith, read The Blindfold's Eyes: My Journey from Torture to Truth by Sister Dianna Ortiz.

The Rosary

Please pray the Rosary, every day if possible.

Do not forget the Luminous mysteries (a.k.a. the Mysteries of Light). They are as follows:

1. The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
2. The Wedding Miracle at Cana
3. The Announcement of the Kingdom of God
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Initiation of the Eucharist

The Luminous Mysteries are said on Thursdays.