kit_carmelite_Monique
@kit-carmelite.bsky.social
Medium writer, Secular Carmelite, Novice chess player, and Yarn Crafter with a variety of other interests.
Being a devout Catholic isn't about which, or how many, devotions you practice. It's about why you do any of them at all.
--https://f.mtr.cool/ar4t77q1kp
#Catholic #Devotions #Religious #Prayer
--https://f.mtr.cool/ar4t77q1kp
#Catholic #Devotions #Religious #Prayer
How To Recognize A Devout Catholic
It’s not about how many devotional practices you perform — it’s about why you do any of them.
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October 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Being a devout Catholic isn't about which, or how many, devotions you practice. It's about why you do any of them at all.
--https://f.mtr.cool/ar4t77q1kp
#Catholic #Devotions #Religious #Prayer
--https://f.mtr.cool/ar4t77q1kp
#Catholic #Devotions #Religious #Prayer
I was received into the community in 2009 and made my final promises in 2014 on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.
https://tinyurl.com/my-life-as-carmelite-secular
#Catholic #Carmelite #Vocation
https://tinyurl.com/my-life-as-carmelite-secular
#Catholic #Carmelite #Vocation
My Life in the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites
The Call to Carmel
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September 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
I was received into the community in 2009 and made my final promises in 2014 on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.
https://tinyurl.com/my-life-as-carmelite-secular
#Catholic #Carmelite #Vocation
https://tinyurl.com/my-life-as-carmelite-secular
#Catholic #Carmelite #Vocation
Busting myths about the rosary for Protestant Christians who feel attracted yet fearful of exploring it.
#Catholic #Rosary #MarianDevotion
#Catholic #Rosary #MarianDevotion
The Rosary for Protestant Christians
Help for those who are attracted yet uncertain
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September 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Busting myths about the rosary for Protestant Christians who feel attracted yet fearful of exploring it.
#Catholic #Rosary #MarianDevotion
#Catholic #Rosary #MarianDevotion
The rosary is the most familiar Marian devotion. These are less well-known chaplets.
https://tinyurl.com/five-marian-chaplets
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Chaplets
https://tinyurl.com/five-marian-chaplets
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Chaplets
5 Marian Chaplets
Lesser known chaplet prayers to refresh your devotion to Mary in her special month
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August 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The rosary is the most familiar Marian devotion. These are less well-known chaplets.
https://tinyurl.com/five-marian-chaplets
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Chaplets
https://tinyurl.com/five-marian-chaplets
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Chaplets
Has your practice of praying the rosary declined or disappeared altogether? Explore these resources and tips to refresh your interest and motivation.
https://tinyurl.com/revive-rosary-habit
#Catholic #Carmelite #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualWarfare
https://tinyurl.com/revive-rosary-habit
#Catholic #Carmelite #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualWarfare
Revive Your Rosary Habit
Be a prayer warrior!
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August 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Has your practice of praying the rosary declined or disappeared altogether? Explore these resources and tips to refresh your interest and motivation.
https://tinyurl.com/revive-rosary-habit
#Catholic #Carmelite #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualWarfare
https://tinyurl.com/revive-rosary-habit
#Catholic #Carmelite #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualWarfare
5 Reasons to Pray the Rosary
It's too easy to let go of healthy, holy habits. If you've stopped praying the rosary, here's inspiration to take it up again.
https://tinyurl.com/5-reasons-to-pray-rosary
#Catholic #Carmelite #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualWarfare
It's too easy to let go of healthy, holy habits. If you've stopped praying the rosary, here's inspiration to take it up again.
https://tinyurl.com/5-reasons-to-pray-rosary
#Catholic #Carmelite #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualWarfare
5 Reasons to Pray the Rosary
Grant Our Lady’s heart’s desire — give her rosaries
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July 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
5 Reasons to Pray the Rosary
It's too easy to let go of healthy, holy habits. If you've stopped praying the rosary, here's inspiration to take it up again.
https://tinyurl.com/5-reasons-to-pray-rosary
#Catholic #Carmelite #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualWarfare
It's too easy to let go of healthy, holy habits. If you've stopped praying the rosary, here's inspiration to take it up again.
https://tinyurl.com/5-reasons-to-pray-rosary
#Catholic #Carmelite #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualWarfare
Many modern and liberal Catholics deny their children the benefits of the Sacrament of Baptism due to a lack of proper catechesis.
https://tinyurl.com/parents-not-baptizing-children
#Catholic #Sacrament #Baptism
https://tinyurl.com/parents-not-baptizing-children
#Catholic #Sacrament #Baptism
5 Reasons Catholics Don’t Bother To Have Their Children Baptized
Why it matters
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June 24, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Many modern and liberal Catholics deny their children the benefits of the Sacrament of Baptism due to a lack of proper catechesis.
https://tinyurl.com/parents-not-baptizing-children
#Catholic #Sacrament #Baptism
https://tinyurl.com/parents-not-baptizing-children
#Catholic #Sacrament #Baptism
Many refuse to forgive because they misunderstand what forgiveness IS and, more importantly, what it is NOT.
https://f.mtr.cool/auyaixxopm
#Catholic #Forgiveness #Resentment
https://f.mtr.cool/auyaixxopm
#Catholic #Forgiveness #Resentment
Forgiveness misconceived
How we define forgiveness prevents us from being willing to do it.
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June 18, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Many refuse to forgive because they misunderstand what forgiveness IS and, more importantly, what it is NOT.
https://f.mtr.cool/auyaixxopm
#Catholic #Forgiveness #Resentment
https://f.mtr.cool/auyaixxopm
#Catholic #Forgiveness #Resentment
Learning my husband's love language helped me to be a better wife. Learning to love Jesus in His love language will make me a better bride for Him. What do you think Jesus' love language is?
https://f.mtr.cool/lsxfzgpuzn
#Catholic #Jesus #Love #BrideOfChrist #LoveLanguage
https://f.mtr.cool/lsxfzgpuzn
#Catholic #Jesus #Love #BrideOfChrist #LoveLanguage
What Is Jesus’ Love Language?
Spoiler: It’s NOT praise and worship!
f.mtr.cool
June 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Learning my husband's love language helped me to be a better wife. Learning to love Jesus in His love language will make me a better bride for Him. What do you think Jesus' love language is?
https://f.mtr.cool/lsxfzgpuzn
#Catholic #Jesus #Love #BrideOfChrist #LoveLanguage
https://f.mtr.cool/lsxfzgpuzn
#Catholic #Jesus #Love #BrideOfChrist #LoveLanguage
I realized how much being with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament meant to me when COVID lockdown stole this from me.
https://catholicismcoffee.org/5-ways-to-increase-eucharistic-devotion-70bafb81af16
#Catholic #Eucharist #EucharisticDevotion #BlessedSacrament #Jesus #Prayer
https://catholicismcoffee.org/5-ways-to-increase-eucharistic-devotion-70bafb81af16
#Catholic #Eucharist #EucharisticDevotion #BlessedSacrament #Jesus #Prayer
5 Ways To Increase Devotion to Our Eucharistic Jesus
Restoring what COVID lockdown stole
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June 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
I realized how much being with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament meant to me when COVID lockdown stole this from me.
https://catholicismcoffee.org/5-ways-to-increase-eucharistic-devotion-70bafb81af16
#Catholic #Eucharist #EucharisticDevotion #BlessedSacrament #Jesus #Prayer
https://catholicismcoffee.org/5-ways-to-increase-eucharistic-devotion-70bafb81af16
#Catholic #Eucharist #EucharisticDevotion #BlessedSacrament #Jesus #Prayer
When we pray the rosary, we hold Mary's hand while gazing with her at Jesus. Spending time with them transforms us.
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-for-spiritual-growth
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Meditation #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualGrowth
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-for-spiritual-growth
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Meditation #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualGrowth
Praying Rosary For Spiritual Growth
Petitions with a theme that matches the mystery for the decade
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May 31, 2026 at 1:02 PM
When we pray the rosary, we hold Mary's hand while gazing with her at Jesus. Spending time with them transforms us.
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-for-spiritual-growth
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Meditation #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualGrowth
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-for-spiritual-growth
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Meditation #Prayer #Rosary #SpiritualGrowth
If you're Canadian, this is a brief window of opportunity to fight for freedom to express traditional views on religion, morals, and family structure.
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April 5, 2026 at 6:57 PM
If you're Canadian, this is a brief window of opportunity to fight for freedom to express traditional views on religion, morals, and family structure.
medium.com/bouncin-and-...
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Do you miss praying the Stations of the Cross (Via Crucis) after Easter? Meditate on the events following Jesus' burial up to Pentecost with the Stations of Light (Via Lucis).
#Easter #CatholicDevotion #Resurrection
#Easter #CatholicDevotion #Resurrection
Stations of the Resurrection
The Easter alternative to Stations of the Cross
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April 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Do you miss praying the Stations of the Cross (Via Crucis) after Easter? Meditate on the events following Jesus' burial up to Pentecost with the Stations of Light (Via Lucis).
#Easter #CatholicDevotion #Resurrection
#Easter #CatholicDevotion #Resurrection
Jesus Didn't Come to Take Away Suffering
As the Bride of Christ, we have the privilege of sharing His redemptive work by offering our suffering to the Heavenly Father in union with Jesus' Passion.
https://tinyurl.com/Jesus-redeemed-suffering
#RedemptiveSuffering #Catholic#Carmelite #DivineMercy
As the Bride of Christ, we have the privilege of sharing His redemptive work by offering our suffering to the Heavenly Father in union with Jesus' Passion.
https://tinyurl.com/Jesus-redeemed-suffering
#RedemptiveSuffering #Catholic#Carmelite #DivineMercy
Jesus Did NOT Come to Take Away Suffering.
He came to transform it — and invites us to be co-redeemers with Him
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March 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Jesus Didn't Come to Take Away Suffering
As the Bride of Christ, we have the privilege of sharing His redemptive work by offering our suffering to the Heavenly Father in union with Jesus' Passion.
https://tinyurl.com/Jesus-redeemed-suffering
#RedemptiveSuffering #Catholic#Carmelite #DivineMercy
As the Bride of Christ, we have the privilege of sharing His redemptive work by offering our suffering to the Heavenly Father in union with Jesus' Passion.
https://tinyurl.com/Jesus-redeemed-suffering
#RedemptiveSuffering #Catholic#Carmelite #DivineMercy
The Rosary for Protestant Christians
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-protestant-christians
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Rosary #Prayer #Protestant
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-protestant-christians
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Rosary #Prayer #Protestant
The Rosary for Protestant Christians
Help for those who are attracted yet uncertain
tinyurl.com
March 25, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The Rosary for Protestant Christians
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-protestant-christians
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Rosary #Prayer #Protestant
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-protestant-christians
#Catholic #MarianDevotion #Rosary #Prayer #Protestant
When Lent arrives in mid-February instead of in early March, it just feels too soon for me. What about you?
https://tinyurl.com/not-ready-for-lent
#Catholic #Lent #Penance #Prayer
https://tinyurl.com/not-ready-for-lent
#Catholic #Lent #Penance #Prayer
Not Ready For Lent
The power of “Doing What We Don’t Feel Like Doing”
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February 18, 2026 at 2:02 PM
When Lent arrives in mid-February instead of in early March, it just feels too soon for me. What about you?
https://tinyurl.com/not-ready-for-lent
#Catholic #Lent #Penance #Prayer
https://tinyurl.com/not-ready-for-lent
#Catholic #Lent #Penance #Prayer
Don't just say the words of the rosary prayers. Think about who you're talking to and why.
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-includes-mental-prayer
#Catholic #Rosary #MentalPrayer #MarianDevotion
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-includes-mental-prayer
#Catholic #Rosary #MentalPrayer #MarianDevotion
The Rosary Must Include Mental Prayer
Otherwise you’re “babbling like the pagans” (Matthew 6:7).
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February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Don't just say the words of the rosary prayers. Think about who you're talking to and why.
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-includes-mental-prayer
#Catholic #Rosary #MentalPrayer #MarianDevotion
https://tinyurl.com/rosary-includes-mental-prayer
#Catholic #Rosary #MentalPrayer #MarianDevotion
Born in the late 1950s, I'll soon be 70. I wrote 7 articles about 7 Decades of Change.
Parts 6 and 7
Part 6 What’s Amazing -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-6-of-7
Part 7 What’s Distressing --
Parts 6 and 7
Part 6 What’s Amazing -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-6-of-7
Part 7 What’s Distressing --
7 Decades of Change — What’s Distressing
Part 7 of 7
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January 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Born in the late 1950s, I'll soon be 70. I wrote 7 articles about 7 Decades of Change.
Parts 6 and 7
Part 6 What’s Amazing -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-6-of-7
Part 7 What’s Distressing --
Parts 6 and 7
Part 6 What’s Amazing -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-6-of-7
Part 7 What’s Distressing --
I'll soon be 70. I wrote 7 articles about 7 Decades of Change.
Parts 1 to 3
Part 1 What I Miss -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-1-of-7
Part 2 What’s Better or Easier -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-2-of-7
Part 3 What’s Worse or Harder --
Parts 1 to 3
Part 1 What I Miss -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-1-of-7
Part 2 What’s Better or Easier -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-2-of-7
Part 3 What’s Worse or Harder --
7 Decades of Change — What’s Worse or Harder
Part 3 of 7
tinyurl.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I'll soon be 70. I wrote 7 articles about 7 Decades of Change.
Parts 1 to 3
Part 1 What I Miss -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-1-of-7
Part 2 What’s Better or Easier -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-2-of-7
Part 3 What’s Worse or Harder --
Parts 1 to 3
Part 1 What I Miss -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-1-of-7
Part 2 What’s Better or Easier -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-2-of-7
Part 3 What’s Worse or Harder --
Born in the late 1950s, I'll soon be 70. I wrote 7 articles about 7 Decades of Change.
Parts 4 and 5
Part 4 What We See More Of -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-4-of-7
Part 5 What We See Less Of --
Parts 4 and 5
Part 4 What We See More Of -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-4-of-7
Part 5 What We See Less Of --
7 Decades of Change — What’s Distressing
Part 7 of 7
tinyurl.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Born in the late 1950s, I'll soon be 70. I wrote 7 articles about 7 Decades of Change.
Parts 4 and 5
Part 4 What We See More Of -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-4-of-7
Part 5 What We See Less Of --
Parts 4 and 5
Part 4 What We See More Of -- https://tinyurl.com/7-Decades-Part-4-of-7
Part 5 What We See Less Of --
As a Secular Discalced #Carmelite, devotion to Mary and praying the #rosary is important. I struggle with food addiction, and a friend suggested praying the full 20 decades every day. I persisted for 6 weeks.
https://tinyurl.com/pray-20-decades
#Catholic #Prayer #MarianDevotion #Rosary
https://tinyurl.com/pray-20-decades
#Catholic #Prayer #MarianDevotion #Rosary
What Convinced Me To Start Praying 20 Decades Daily
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January 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
As a Secular Discalced #Carmelite, devotion to Mary and praying the #rosary is important. I struggle with food addiction, and a friend suggested praying the full 20 decades every day. I persisted for 6 weeks.
https://tinyurl.com/pray-20-decades
#Catholic #Prayer #MarianDevotion #Rosary
https://tinyurl.com/pray-20-decades
#Catholic #Prayer #MarianDevotion #Rosary
BE counter-cultural! Contemplate the infant Jesus for 3 more weeks. his birthday celebration lasts 8 whole days. Keep Him on your mind, deep in your heart, and on display in your home for the entire Christmas season.
https://tinyurl.com/Christmas-over-Boxing-Day
#Christmas
#Catholic
#Liturgy
https://tinyurl.com/Christmas-over-Boxing-Day
#Christmas
#Catholic
#Liturgy
Christmas Isn’t Over On Boxing Day!
Let’s celebrate the WHOLE season!
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December 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
BE counter-cultural! Contemplate the infant Jesus for 3 more weeks. his birthday celebration lasts 8 whole days. Keep Him on your mind, deep in your heart, and on display in your home for the entire Christmas season.
https://tinyurl.com/Christmas-over-Boxing-Day
#Christmas
#Catholic
#Liturgy
https://tinyurl.com/Christmas-over-Boxing-Day
#Christmas
#Catholic
#Liturgy
After explaining how truth works , I provide 7 premises supporting Purgatory, 8 Protestant objections, 8 reasons why Purgatory is merciful though painful, and 10 ways we can avoid requiring it.
https://tinyurl.com/Logic-Mercy-of-Purgatory
#Purgatory #CatholicDoctrine #Judgement #Mercy
https://tinyurl.com/Logic-Mercy-of-Purgatory
#Purgatory #CatholicDoctrine #Judgement #Mercy
The Logic and Mercy of Purgatory
Disbelief in Purgatory doesn’t dissolve or demolish it.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
After explaining how truth works , I provide 7 premises supporting Purgatory, 8 Protestant objections, 8 reasons why Purgatory is merciful though painful, and 10 ways we can avoid requiring it.
https://tinyurl.com/Logic-Mercy-of-Purgatory
#Purgatory #CatholicDoctrine #Judgement #Mercy
https://tinyurl.com/Logic-Mercy-of-Purgatory
#Purgatory #CatholicDoctrine #Judgement #Mercy
I used to play many simultaneous Daily Games (correspondence games) online, making moves in Puzzle Rush style. Here's what happened when I started playing my 51 games-in-progress the way they're supposed to be played, using the available tools. -- is.gd/play_daily_c...
Playing Daily (Correspondence Chess) Games the Right Way
I increased my rating by 120+ points
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October 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I used to play many simultaneous Daily Games (correspondence games) online, making moves in Puzzle Rush style. Here's what happened when I started playing my 51 games-in-progress the way they're supposed to be played, using the available tools. -- is.gd/play_daily_c...