By Rosemarie -
Hello! My name is Rosemarie. Thank you for accepting me into your community of Catholic bloggers.
Although I’m new here, it’s gratifying to know that we have a few things in common : our Catholic faith and a love for writing. I look forward to getting to know you by reading your posts.

I am a parish secretary in the Diocese of Cleveland. I am also a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. My husband and I have been members of the Akron Community of the Holy Family for almost 25 years.

Some people say that I have a calm and soothing voice.  I pray that this comes across in my posts at Spirit Singing, where I write about prayer and virtue from a Carmelite perspective.

I will be praying for all of you. May God reward your efforts to encourage others through the gift of writing.

As you get to know me, you’ll see that I always end my posts with the same signature:

Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, OCDS
http://www.rosemarie-spiritsinging.blogspot.com

Here is a recent post I hope you will enjoy:
Spiritual Life Dictionary
Today's Term: Punctuality



Punctuality? Really? You may be thinking,what does this have to do with the spiritual life? Well, I think it is a very important part of the spiritual life.  Punctuality may not be one of the most recognized gifts of the Holy Spirit, but it truly is a gift from God. Continued


Comments

  1. Nancy Shuman8:54 pm, September 08, 2015

    It's wonderful to meet you, Rosemarie. Punctuality is the very thing God has been "dealing with, with me" - and today in particular! Hmmm...

    It's so good to have you aboard!

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    1. Rosemarie9:20 pm, September 08, 2015

      Thank you, Nancy! I look forward to getting to know all of you. Isn't it amazing how the Holy Spirit knows exactly what we need? I'm glad he used me to encourage you.

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  2. Victor S E Moubarak5:58 am, September 09, 2015

    Welcome to ACWB. We look forwards to your many posts.

    God bless you and yours.

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  3. Rosemarie6:45 pm, September 09, 2015

    Thank you, Victor! May God bless you, too!

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