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About Cheryl Hadley

Cheryl Hadley is a wife, mother, and member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is zealous about the Faith. Her greatest desire is to know God and to make Him known. She lives a joyfully busy life in Cary, North Carolina, with her husband and three children. Cheryl enjoys writing, reading, and cooking. She lives life under the protection, inspiration, and guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and has many beloved friends among the saints.

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The Scrutinies - What They Are and Why They Are Important

Apr 01, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

If you are a cradle Catholic sitting in the pew during the third, fourth, and fifth Sunday of Lent, and RCIA members join you at mass, you are present for "the Scrutinies", whether … Read more

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The Plank in My Eye - A Meditation for Living a Deliberate Lent

Mar 09, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

The season of Lent is upon us, and yet it seems like just weeks ago that I packed away our Christmas decorations! Each year I move through the anticipation of Advent, to the … Read more

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St. Anne Line, English Martyr & Protector of Priests and Seminarians

Feb 25, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Anne Line was born Alice Higham, eldest daughter of a well-off Puritan landowner whose father was a reformer for King Henry VIII of England. She converted to Catholicism in her … Read more

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I Am the Moment - A Meditation on the Eucharist & the Feast of the Presentation

Feb 01, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

Recently at mass I was praying while waiting to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist. Meditating on the crises in our nation and our world, and the sufferings of the children of God w … Read more

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Lessons from the Heart of St. Angela Merici

Jan 26, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Angela Merici, born in Desenzano, Italy in 1474, established the Ursuline Order to teach young girls the Catholic Christian faith. This little known but powerful friend … Read more

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New Year’s Lessons from the Three Wise Men of the Epiphany

Jan 05, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

Every year during the Advent and Christmas seasons, we are invited to seek Jesus anew, just as the Wise Men of old sought and found the Infant Christ. In their journey to His mange … Read more

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An Advent Meditation on Receiving God's Promise

Dec 03, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Advent is here once again. That holy season of reflection, anticipation, joy, and hope. From the Latin “ad venire,” meaning “to come to,” we receive an invitation from the Church. … Read more

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A Meditation on Pre-Planning Your Catholic Funeral Mass

Nov 23, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

November is the month in our liturgical year when we remember our faithful departed. We celebrate All Saints and All Souls days, honoring those who have left us for their eterna … Read more

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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini - Giving Without Reserve

Nov 12, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

The first time I remember learning about Mother Cabrini, I was in second grade. In my Faith Formation class, we each chose a saint and wrote a report for All Saints Day. There was … Read more

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These Sacred Walls - A Meditation on the Parish Church

Oct 27, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Recently my parish celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the dedication of our Church. To help mark the significance of the occasion, our church building got a mini-makeover. We recon … Read more

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Luke - The Gospel of Womanhood

Oct 18, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

The Gospel of Luke records a surprising number of stories unique to his Gospel for their focus on women. In fact, Luke has been called the “Gospel of Womanhood” for this very reaso … Read more

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Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?

Oct 12, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

We Catholics are a celebratory people, and with good reason. Our salvation and redemption are inestimable gifts, and our Faith is rich in tradition, not to mention thanksgiving, … Read more

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About Cheryl Hadley

The Scrutinies - What They Are and Why They Are Important

The Plank in My Eye - A Meditation for Living a Deliberate Lent

St. Anne Line, English Martyr & Protector of Priests and Seminarians

I Am the Moment - A Meditation on the Eucharist & the Feast of the Presentation

Lessons from the Heart of St. Angela Merici

New Year’s Lessons from the Three Wise Men of the Epiphany

An Advent Meditation on Receiving God's Promise

A Meditation on Pre-Planning Your Catholic Funeral Mass

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini - Giving Without Reserve

These Sacred Walls - A Meditation on the Parish Church

Luke - The Gospel of Womanhood

Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?