St. James’ Day

Happy Feast Day of St. James the Greater, peanut butter lovers! Since walking the Camino de Santiago last year, this feast is particularly meaningful to me and gives me an opportunity to look back and reflect on how impactful that pilgrimage really was. Upon its completion last June, I wouldn’t have been able to predict how … Continue reading →

Need a little bit of chocolate?

We’re hosting a dinner party tonight at Avila House and naturally, that got me thinking about food. I wanted to share this house favourite that is delicious and easy to make if you’ve got a slow cooker. So whip yourself up some chocolate-y goodness this week! Lent is just around the corner, after all.. Fudgy … Continue reading →

It’s almost here!

This Thursday we’ll be celebrating our 2nd birthday here at F&PB! Aaaaand we’ll be marking the day with an exciting announcement. It’s a pretty big deal, so stay tuned. To get in the spirit this week, I decided to check an item off my 22 before 23 bucket list and try my hand at preparing … Continue reading →

Where I’m blogging from Pt.2

I have to admit I’m typically blogging from the middle of the book stacks in the campus library but when it’s not there, it’s here at home. Before post-its littered across my wall, quotes-galore, pictures of loved ones, and of course Mother Mary, this is where I am happily texting Becs with ideas or writing … Continue reading →

A Sweet Treat

I’m currently hooked on this study snack: Whip together the following ingredients and serve with apples slices or spread on a bagel: 1 small tub of vanilla yogurt 2 tbsp. peanut butter 1/2 tbsp. local honey 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon   And check out these great links from around the web… A beautiful reflection on Saint … Continue reading →

Living Prayerfully: On Silence

The cool Nova Scotia weather and rainy days have gotten to me..I’m locked inside this weekend trying to fight off a cold. Thank goodness for hot tea and vitamin C! My roommates took off for Halifax so there is an odd silence lingering in my apartment. So often we’re uncomfortable with silence (I know I … Continue reading →

A laugh from Miss Deschanel

If your man starts a Reformation to separate the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church because he wants to divorce you because you can’t produce a male child to inherit the throne, He’s just not that into you. And here are some great links from around the web.. If this isn’t strength and … Continue reading →

In 2012…

We’re five days into the new year and things are already looking up. 2011 was exhausting, mostly because I took on more than I could handle once again. I’ve made it my goal to live by the words of St. Teresa of Avila this year who said, “It is not a matter of thinking a great … Continue reading →

Frosh Week

Well it’s the first week back on campus and here at St. Francis Xavier University that means a schedule packed with crazy activities and games to welcome the incoming class. During a week like this, when time-honoured traditions are celebrated and so many students and support staff go out of their way to help the … Continue reading →

Gratitude Pt.2

I have been home for just over a week now and it has been so nice to reconnect with family and friends before heading out East once again. The many visits I have made over these last few days have meant that I’ve had many opportunities to share how I have grown this summer on … Continue reading →

The Perfect PB and J

Did your mother ever pack you PB and J sandwiches in brown paper bags? The peanut butter and jelly would ooze out the sides and you’d have to lick the jelly off your fingers? There’s nothing quite like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with perfect, equal amounts of each. The peanut butter is just … Continue reading →