Joannie Watson, Author at Integrated Catholic Life™

Lessons from the Lottery

Posted by Joannie Watson | Jan 22, 2016 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature |

Like millions of other Americans last week, I bought a lottery ticket. And like millions of...

When I am “the Church”

Posted by Joannie Watson | Jan 15, 2016 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature |

What is the Church? Perhaps I used to think that question had an easy answer. But even flipping open the Catechism will give you several different images, definitions, and nuances. It’s something Councils have discussed...

The soul’s worth

Posted by Joannie Watson | Jan 1, 2016 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature |

As we continue to celebrate Christmas, it may be a struggle to remember to keep our eyes on the...

And this will be a sign for you…

Posted by Joannie Watson | Dec 25, 2015 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature |

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone…” After four weeks of waiting—if we have really waited well—these words that greet us during the...

Rejoice! The Lord is Near

Posted by Joannie Watson | Dec 11, 2015 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature |

Gaudete Sunday has always been my favorite Sunday. Growing up, I loved lighting the rose candle in our Advent wreath, and it was usually the weekend we would decorate the house for Christmas. There’s also the...