Fifty Shades of Grace: The Blog

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Marian May Finale: The Humility That Undoes Hell

What if the greatest threat to hell isn’t power—but humility?
In this post, we uncover how Mary’s quiet surrender didn’t just welcome a Savior—it dismantled Satan’s oldest strategy. As we step into Humility Month, discover why pride has no antidote in hell… and how the woman who said yes in secret became a weapon forged in grace. You’ll never look at humility the same way again.

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Marian May 5: She Brought Him

She thought she was preparing for a dream vacation—but Heaven had other plans.
When a last-minute illness threatened everything, something sacred broke through the disappointment. Jesus came to heal—but He didn’t come alone. In this blog, you’ll encounter a love story, a visitation, and a moment that turned ruined plans into holy ground. You won’t believe what happened next.

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Marian May 4: Heaven Sent Her

What if the Rosary wasn’t just a tradition, but a divine strategy given by Mary herself in a moment of spiritual crisis? In this blog, we dive into the powerful origins of the Rosary, how it was handed to St. Dominic as Heaven’s answer to heresy, and why this seemingly simple prayer still holds the power to push back darkness today.

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Marian May Day 3: She Came With a Rosary in Her Hand

May 13th—the day Mary first appeared at Fatima. I always knew the name, but not the full story. Not the miracle witnessed by tens of thousands. Not the urgent message she brought. Not the quiet truth that we never really responded. What if the peace we’ve prayed for has been waiting on a prayer we were asked to pray all along? I’m still discovering what her visit meant then—and what it might still mean now.

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Marian May Day 2: The Day I Dared Mary to Show Up in My Life

I wasn’t trying to be holy—I was just tired of snapping at my husband and drowning in laundry. So I threw out a challenge to Mary (yes, that Mary) to prove she was more than just a pretty nativity scene. What happened next? Let’s just say… things got sparkly. And soft. And weirdly peaceful. Was it coincidence—or something divine?
And if Mary is still active, still powerful, and still watching... what does that mean for the rest of us?
Come see what I discovered—and why I’m starting to think she’s not done mothering yet.

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Will Your Theology Even Allow You to Consider This Question?

Most Christians wouldn’t dare say it out loud—but the moment the name Mary is mentioned, something in the room shifts. Eyes dart. Walls go up.

What if we’ve been so busy avoiding her… we’ve missed something sacred?

This post might just be the start of a conversation you never thought you’d have—but desperately need to.

Ready to go there?

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Elderly hands folded in prayer, symbolizing faith, wisdom, and the grace of aging. A reminder to honor, care for, and uplift our elders in faith and community.
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Cross silhouetted against a sunset, symbolizing faith, reflection, and divine grace. A space for heartfelt musings on church and theology from a churchgoer’s perspective.

Glimpse of Grace

White As Snow

They say we’re saved by grace through faith, and grace—among other things—is undeserved merit.

Sometimes, we need to mess up in a big way to really feel undeserving, which makes grace all the sweeter.
I did that this week.

I take having a clean heart seriously—especially before receiving Jesus in the Eucharist. Because I love the Lord, strive to live a holy life, and go to confession regularly, I’m used to finding a place in my soul where Jesus is always welcome.

But not this week.
I sinned.

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A space for reflections, revelations, and reminders of God’s grace—shared as they come, in no particular rhythm, just as the Spirit leads.

captured: 4/1/25

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Victory Story

We hope you love our blog, and we’d love to feature your story too!

Every encounter with grace is a story worth sharing—whether it’s a breakthrough, a moment of unexpected peace, or a reminder of God’s unwavering love. Your testimony could be the encouragement someone else is waiting for.

Submit your victory story, and we may share it on our blog to inspire others with His goodness!

How has God’s grace transformed you?
Where have you seen His hand in your life?
What victory has He led you through?