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An Incarnation

March 25, 2023 / kayceemonnenscortner / Leave a comment

"Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will." Psalm 40 Today, on the Feast of the Incarnation (or the Feast of the Annunciation), we remember the special mystery of Mary, the Mother of God, becoming pregnant with the Savior of the World.  Since finding out about my own pregnancy, I have meditated on … Continue reading An Incarnation

Life in the Shire: Reflections after Three Months of Marriage

November 8, 2022November 7, 2022 / kayceemonnenscortner / 1 Comment

Before marriage, I used to live my life very selfishly, in my own space, doing whatever I wished, and believing that was Heaven on Earth. It was not, for it was devoid of the warmth and joy of sharing a home with another in a society that we had created: a family.

Wait… You’re Not Living Together?

June 25, 2022June 27, 2022 / kayceemonnenscortner / 2 Comments

It has to be one of the most commonly asked questions since my engagement. After all, all dating and engaged couples live together nowadays, right? After explaining that I will not move in with my fiancé until we are married, I am often met with an appraising look, as if the person is trying to … Continue reading Wait… You’re Not Living Together?

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