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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

Hillary Ibarra

Hillary Ibarra is a happy wife and mother of four. She is the author of The Christmas List, based on the miracle of one childhood Christmas Eve, and is a freelance humor writer and copywriter. Jesus, her family, playing guitar, admiring trees, and baking bring her joy.

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Daily Family Prayer  |  counting your blessings  |  pray the rosary

Prayer's Power to Focus on the Positive

I routinely talk to God about my feelings in spontaneous moments throughout the day. Sometimes I am inspired by a sunrise, my garden, a special moment with my spouse, or my children’s faces to express joy in and gratitude for all I have been given, for life itself. Sometimes I am moved and saddened by the heartache I see in the world. Sometimes I am struggling with negativity and uncertainty in my own life and endeavors.

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peace  |  praying the Rosary

Finding Peace on a Rosary Walk

Burdened with scrupulosity since childhood, Hillary Ibarra cultivates peace by walking and praying the Rosary.

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How a Rosary Habit Can Increase Your Faith

Hillary Ibarra explains how her irregular regular Rosary habit has done her good.

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Praying for Strangers

Hillary Ibarra reflects on interceding for strangers whom we love through prayer when other acts of love are not possible.

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Flipping the Switch in Prayer

Talking to God regularly throughout the day helps "flip the switch” on negative thoughts and feelings.

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Love Brings About the Change For Which We Pray

Hillary Ibarra reflects that during times of turmoil, we must be receptive to God’s will for our lives as we pray for change.

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