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Novena Day 9: Our Lady of Charity

Thank you all for praying with us! We’ve made it to the final day! Today’s prayer, Day 9, is hosted by my dear friend Pat Gohn. I’m so happy that Pat is hosting this last day in the novena that has been prayed across many blogs — all written by women. It wasn’t by design — it just turned out that way, but I love that Pat, host of the Among Women podcast, has the final day. What a joy to have been among women in prayer. Thank you Pat, for your generosity and most of all, for your spiritual friendship.

Remember that prayer is timeless and if you’re just now discovering the novena go back to day one and join us! Don’t forget to leave a comment to be entered in a drawing for a copy of Our Lady of Charity: How a Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped Me Grow in Faith and Love. You can also sign up to get the daily prayers in my newsletter.

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Novena Day 8

Today’s Day 8 novena prayer is hosted by Elizabeth Scalia on her blog. I’ve followed The Anchoress on social media for years, and not only love her work, but benefit so much from the articles that she features, retweets, and comments upon. I’ve especially loved her recent obsession (can I say it’s an obsession? I guess I just did) with The Beatles. She’s not wrong y’all. And here’s a bonus…she has a beautiful sweet voice if you want to pray along with her in these special podcasts!

Remember that prayer is timeless and if you’re just now discovering the novena go back to day one and join us! Don’t forget to leave a comment to be entered in a drawing for a copy of Our Lady of Charity: How a Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped Me Grow in Faith and Love. You can also sign up to get the daily prayers in my newsletter.

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seen in the neighborhood

chillin’ at the water’s edge

I’ve missed the weekly photo-challenge where I used to contribute. I haven’t stopped taking pictures, but I stopped sharing them here for no good reason. But I’m back! My life is slowing down again, and I’ve gone back out with my camera, not my phone, to see what the lens captures.

These pictures were taken with some new filters and frankly, I’m not a big fan of how dark they came out, even after a little playing with the files, but that’s how I’ll learn.

Meanwhile, I could have used the polarizing lens on these last ones, and didn’t have it with me. The result was a little washed out, but I like the end result. Totally lucky that the pelican’s wings mimicked the shrimper’s outriggers!

There’s no link up for a new challenge, but I’d love to see what’s happening in your neighborhood in the comments!

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