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What's next?
As a recent and now official empty nester, Deanna Bartalini tries to figure out if the scary thing is what’s next for her.
Author Deanna Bartalini
Deanna Bartalini
Deanna Bartalini is a Catholic wife, mom, writer and educator. Deanna has been married for over 30 years and raised two wonderful adults. She is the Director of Faith Formation at St. Edward Catholic Church in Palm Beach, FL. She writes at DeannaBartalini.com, she serves as the editor of the NewEvangelizers.com blog and is a contributor there as well as at AmazingCatechists.com and contributed to our latest Catholic Mom title, A Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion. Deanna is available to lead retreats and speak at catechist and ministry events.
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God Is Not Fair, and Other Reasons for Gratitude
A review from Deanna Bartalini on reflections by Daniel P. Horan, OFM in his new book: God is Not Fair, and Other Reasons for Gratitude.
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Can you take a compliment?
Deanna Bartalini prays about why is it so hard for her to accept a compliment and wonders if others struggle with it as well.
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Daily Gospel Reflection for April 29, 2017
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.
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Scraps of Paper, Bits of Notes
Cleaning can give not only restore order but unearth those notes you really wanted to remember and put to good use. Deanna Bartalini explains.
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Daily Gospel Reflection for March 11, 2017
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.
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Mercy and Confession
Turning to God in confession is an act of trust and humility, Deanna Bartalini notes. Once we do, we receive mercy, one of God’s greatest gifts to us.
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What time is it?
We have a couple of months now to focus on Ordinary Time before Lent begins. Deanna Bartalini explains why this is her favorite time of year.
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Sacred Reading for Advent and Christmas
Deanna Bartalini reviews “Sacred Reading for Advent and Christmas,” the Apostleship of Prayer’s book of daily readings, prayer and reflection.
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Praise Moments: Mended
Deanna Bartalini hosts this week’s Praise Moment, sharing her reflections on Matthew West’s song “Mended.”
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Swirling Thoughts
We have thoughts swirling about in our mind all day long, but they may not be those helpful thoughts for us. Deanna Bartalini tells us what she tries to do to prevent negative thoughts from overtaking positive ones.
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Weakness for Strength
How can we trade our need to be in control with our belief that trusting in God is really the best answer? Deanna Bartalini ponders that as she prays for God’s strength to replace her weakness.
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Proclaiming the Message of Life - Book Review
Deanna Bartalini reviews “Proclaiming the Message of Life” by Fr. Frank Pavone, a great book for those who are involved in pro-life activities as well as those who give talks or preach about the topic.
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Live in Abundance
Like so many people Deanna Bartalini spent too much wondering about and holding onto the past, allowing it to negatively influence her life. Learn how she found a way to leave the past behind and found healing.