Faith Hakesley
A Time for Mercy
A review of the children's book, The Thief Who Stole Heaven, by Raymond Arroyo (being released March 9, 2021. Available for pre-order...
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Faith Hakesley
- Feb 10, 2021
- 3 min
Another Gem of a Book
A review of Anthony DeStefano's latest children's book Our Lady's Picture Book +JMJ+ About a year ago, I wrote a review of Anthony...
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Faith Hakesley
- Feb 1, 2021
- 5 min
Listening for God's Voice
A review of Teresa Tomeo's new book Listening for God: Discovering the Incredible Ways God Speaks to Us +JMJ+ This wasn’t supposed to...
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Faith Hakesley
- Dec 31, 2020
- 4 min
Staying Rooted in Hope in the New Year
Some reflections and encouragement for the new year +JMJ+ As this new year dawns upon us, I just want to say a quick thank you to you all...
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Faith Hakesley
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
There is Always Hope
Some reflections during this Advent season +JMJ+ There is always hope. If you’ve been following for me awhile you probably know that I...
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Faith Hakesley
- Nov 24, 2020
- 15 min
Brian's Story
+A Healing Hearts, Hope Restored: Stories of Hope, Healing, and Restoration contribution by Brian Butler+ +JMJ+ ABOUT THE AUTHOR, BRIAN...
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Faith Hakesley
- Nov 24, 2020
- 3 min
Healing Hearts, Hope Restored
A new apostolate for sharing stories of hope, healing, and restoration +JMJ+ For years, I have prayed for abuse survivors but I have also...
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Faith Hakesley
- Nov 12, 2020
- 3 min
Beauty and Tradition During the Holidays
A review of The Vatican Christmas Cookbook by David Geisser & Thomas Kelly +JMJ+ One of the many beautiful things about the Catholic...
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Faith Hakesley
- Nov 10, 2020
- 8 min
A Survivor's Thoughts on the Release of the Long-Awaited McCarrick Report
+JMJ+ The McCarrick report is set to be released today. Whether the timing of this report is intentional or not, I have to admit that I'm...
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Faith Hakesley
- Nov 8, 2020
- 3 min
Not Without Effort
Some reflections about healing +JMJ+ While healing IS possible, it is hard work. Being authentic, courageous, and strong is hard work,...
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Faith Hakesley
- Nov 8, 2020
- 5 min
Passing on a Spirit of Hope
A review of two new children's books: The Grumpy Old Ox by Anthony DeStefano and The Spider Who Saved Christmas by Raymond Arroyo +JMJ+...
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Faith Hakesley
- Oct 26, 2020
- 6 min
Bringing Hope to Brokenness
A review of Fr. Mitch Pacwa's book Wheat and Tares: Restoring the Moral Vision of a Scandalized Church +JMJ+ These are tough times to be...
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Faith Hakesley
- Oct 21, 2020
- 3 min
Recognizing Your Worth in the Eyes of God
+JMJ+ Sadly, there will always be people in this world who will not help you realize your worth. From time to time, someone will come...
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Faith Hakesley
- Oct 1, 2020
- 7 min
Parenting with Grace: Raising Holy Families - Part 2
JMJ+ I'm back this week for Part 2 of my review of two brand new book releases from Sophia Press. As I mentioned in last week's post,...
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Faith Hakesley
- Sep 24, 2020
- 6 min
Parenting With Grace: Raising Holy Families
Part one of two blog posts about two recent book releases about raising families in today's difficult climate. +JMJ+ The other night, I...
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Faith Hakesley
- Sep 13, 2020
- 3 min
Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness
+JMJ+ In today’s Gospel of Matthew (18:21-35) Jesus speaks of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a tough topic for a lot of us. When someone...
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Faith Hakesley
- Sep 3, 2020
- 5 min
End the Silence
+JMJ+ Sexual abuse is a pervasive problem in our world today. It’s everywhere from homes, to schools, churches, Hollywood, politics,...
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Faith Hakesley
- Aug 24, 2020
- 5 min
The Release of Glimmers of Grace: Moments of Peace & Healing Following Sexual Abuse
+JMJ+ Well, I can hardly believe it but Glimmers of Grace is now available in paperback! Writing this devotional has been such an...
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Faith Hakesley
- Aug 17, 2020
- 6 min
Such a Time as This
+JMJ+ The other afternoon, I experienced a moment of pure panic. I wasn't doing anything particularly significant, just hanging the wash...
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Faith Hakesley
- Aug 4, 2020
- 4 min
Small Things With Great Love
A review of Holy Hacks: Everyday Ways to Live Your Faith and Get to Heaven by Patti Maguire Armstrong +JMJ+ Most people who know me well...
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