A Little Flower Grows

Catholic Blog by Stephanie Peter

{Midweek Musings} Easter Wednesday Edition

HAPPY EASTER!!!! I’ve been a little absent from the blogosphere for the past week or so. But with good excuse! For me, the past week consisted of traveling home for Easter break, visiting friends from my old college, spending time with family and friends, and, of course, the Triduum and Easter. It was a busyRead More

{Tuesday Teatime} Lenten Reflections

Hey everyone! I’m joining in on the new series of Tuesday Teatime hosted by Clare at Sweet Wakings! This week, we’re reflecting on what was most spiritually fulfilling for us this Lent. A great reflection as we enter into the final stages Lent! Of course, I forgot my tea…but I had tea earlier in the day, if that countsRead More

{Midweek Musings} Feast Day Edition

Currently:Listening: to my Taylor Swift station on Pandora. So far, I’ve heard music from the likes of Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz, and of course Taylor Swift herself. Reading: finishing up excerpts of The Decameron by Boccaccio, and beginning The Canterbury Tales by Chaucer ~ courtesy of my awesome Medieval Literature class. Eating/drinking: a chocolate milkshake. Because today isRead More

{Midweek Musings} 3.18.15

Currently: Listening: got some Birdy + Taylor Swift going on Pandora ~ two of my favs.  Reading: parts of The Decameron by Boccaccio for my Medieval Literature class. Eating/drinking: well, I just ate some Pop-tarts, and now I’m drinking water. Exciting, I know. Wearing: a greenish dress with a blue + pink floral design (ForeverRead More

Spring Break Favorites

My favorite things about this spring break:  ~ sleeping in my own bed~ cuddling with my dog + cat~ Sunday Mass at my home parish~ lunch at my favorite restaurant~ enjoying the late-winter / early-spring temperatures + sunshine~ the feeling of spring being on its way~ sitting in on my favorite class from high school~Read More

{Midweek Musings} Spring Break Edition

Currently ~Listening: to the sound of the dishwasher running in my kitchen. One of the lovely sounds of home. Reading: take a wild guess. Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics. How did you know?!Actually, I’ve kind of been letting homework fall to the wayside this break, so I haven’t really been reading much. But if I was readingRead More

{Midweek Musings} 3.4.15

Currently: Listening: to whatever comes on in the coffee shop I’m sitting in, which has included some Taylor Swift, Plain White T’s, and Imagine Dragons. I approve. Reading: like last week, Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics for my philosophy class. Our midterm is on Friday, so the Ethics has basically been my life lately, and will be forRead More

Reflections on “The Passion of the Christ”

Last night, I watched Mel Gibson’s movie, “The Passion of the Christ” with some friends after praying the Stations of the Cross. I’d seen this movie twice before, although it had been 3 or 4 years since my last viewing of it. When I watched it last night, it moved me deeply ~ I thinkRead More

{Midweek Musings} 2.25.15

Currently: Listening: to Birdy’s album “Fire Within.” I love, love, love her voice and her songs.Reading: Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics for my philosophy class. The human good is an activity of the soul in accordance with virtue. Deep stuff, right? I love it.Wearing: a black and white tribal-ish printed sundress, a black cardigan, and black, bejeweled sandals.Read More

{D.R. Mission Trip} Part 3: Fun with the Kids

Hello everyone! Thanks for reading my series on my mission trip to the Dominican Republic. I hope you’re enjoying it so far! Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them!Each day after working around the compound, we girls were free to go outside and play with all the kids.Read More