Category Archives: Reflections
A Step from Heaven (Con los Pies en el Cielo)
This is a beautiful documentary about Juan Angel Ruiz who had an accident that left him a quadriplegic when he was 16. In this movie he shares his story and outlook on life, believing love and service bring meaning to life, … Continue reading
Filed under Recovery, Reflections
Christopher Closeup Podcast
My lastest and most in-depth interview to date is now online: Christopher Closeup Podcast with Tony Rossi. Listen to the two full podcasts in which I share about surviving two attacks by violent criminals and how I’ve learned to forgive … Continue reading
Filed under Catholicism, Family, Forgiveness, Recovery, Reflections, Trial
Interview on Catholic Answers Live
Tune in Monday, August 15th to “Catholic Answers Live” with Patrick Coffin to hear my short, 15 minute, interview where I share the story of surviving a robbery & shooting and talk about forgiveness! *Disclaimer – Patrick mentions I was … Continue reading
Filed under Catholicism, Forgiveness, Reflections
When Forgiveness is Hard
Here’s an interview I did with Pat Gohn for the “Among Women” Podcast. In this interview I share about my story of Forgiveness as well as details from surviving a robbery & shooting! When Forgiveness is Hard
Filed under Catholicism, Forgiveness, Recovery, Reflections, St. Philomena
A Day of Thanks & Recollection by Gary Stratton
“Sometimes God’s greatest miracles come in our darkest hour” ~ Gary Stratton Here’s a beautiful blog post by Gary about the two year anniversary of when I was shot: Two Handed Warriors
Filed under Friends, Reflections
A Day of Thanksgiving
Today is a day of thanksgiving, as well as reminiscing and contemplation. Today we remember how our lives, especially Rosario’s, changed for the better two years ago. Why for the better? Well, the outcome of the shooting on June 29, … Continue reading
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Happy New *Liturgical* Year!
Happy Advent Friends & Family! Today is the beginning of a new liturgical year for the Catholic Church. I’m always excited for a fresh new start. Every year I choose Advent to make my new year’s resolutions since most … Continue reading
Filed under Catholicism, General, Reflections
Still Waiting… but Finding Comfort in the Psalms
I still haven’t heard from the DA so I’m assuming the jury went home yesterday evening and will be back to deliberate again today. I woke up at 4am PST and couldn’t fall back to sleep. I prayed for an … Continue reading
Filed under Catholicism, General, Prayer, Reflections, Trial, Update
Still Missing Him
Today is the anniversary of the death of my beloved Uncle Jeff who died of a brain tumor twenty three years ago. This year the anniversary of his death has been very hard for me. I’m not sure if it’s … Continue reading
Filed under Family, General, Reflections
Rosario Rodriguez
"Hope Eternal" by Marie Davis
"Saint Philomena" by Mic Carlson
Statue from the shrine of St. Francis Xavier & Our Lady of Guadalupe in Grand Rapids, MI
