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Shall I Crucify Your King?

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As we approach Palm Sunday and Good Friday, we also approach one of the most difficult moments in liturgy: our call to crucify Christ. For the reading of the Passion […]

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Lent, suffering

Have Yourself a Counter-Cultural Advent

December 3, 2018by Joannie Leave a comment

Here we are once again, beginning my favorite season of the year: Advent. I’ve decided that Advent is the most counter-cultural season we celebrate.  I’m not only referring to the […]

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Advent, Christmas, daily life, prayer

Following a God Who Suffered

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Today’s Gospel came at a good time for me, and for perhaps others in the Church too. I have attempted to write a post several times about various topics… my feelings […]

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Gospel, holiness, suffering

Learning to Carry Your Cross

February 20, 2018by Joannie 3 Comments

Five years ago, I was in the middle of a rocky phase of life.  I was moving apartments, there were major changes at my workplace, and a priest who kept […]

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daily life, holiness, Lent, Pope Benedict, suffering

Good King Wenceslaus and Christmas’ Call to Holiness

December 26, 2017by Joannie 1 Comment

Most Christmas carols are about that first Christmas night or the celebration of Christmas today.  But one stands out as something different. In a way, the carol “Good King Wenceslaus” […]

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Christmas, daily life, holiness

What Will I Give Him?

December 20, 2017by Joannie 1 Comment

Have you marked everything off your Christmas to-do list? Last year, Advent was the longest it could possibly be and I still felt like I was running behind the rest […]

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Christmas, daily life, holiness

On Pilgrimage

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As you read this, I’m on pilgrimage in Italy. One of my favorite parts of my job is leading trips to places in important to our Catholic faith. While you […]

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holiness, Nashville, pilgrimage, Rome

A Story Still Being Written

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This spring, four of my friends and I had a mini-reunion. We have all gone our separate ways since college, and it usually takes a wedding to get us all […]

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daily life, holiness, memories

Thank you, Bishop Choby.

June 9, 2017by Joannie 5 Comments

“Are you Joan Watson?” asked the man sitting near me in the pew when I sat down.  After I affirmed his suspicions, he told me he enjoyed my blogs and […]

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memories, Nashville

Different from all other nights

April 13, 2017by Joannie 1 Comment

There are several cues during the Evening Mass on Holy Thursday that tell you something is different tonight. Mass begins and ends with an empty tabernacle.  Flowers and the Gloria […]

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Lent, liturgy, Scripture

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Recent Posts

  • Shall I Crucify Your King?
  • Have Yourself a Counter-Cultural Advent
  • Following a God Who Suffered
  • Learning to Carry Your Cross
  • Good King Wenceslaus and Christmas’ Call to Holiness

What People Have Said…

"It is wonderful to know that adult faith formation for the Diocese is in such capable, knowledgable, and spiritual hands. [Joan's] humor is infectious and certainly added to our enjoyment of the thought-provoking information provided."
-Judy M, Nashville

“Joan is a dynamic speaker, and I know by the goosebumps I experienced several times during her talks that the Holy Spirit was present.” –A, Lexington, KY

"Our Church needs young leaders like Joan Watson. She puts her gifts and talents at the service of others. Having attended many of her speaking engagements, we are always edified with her words spoken in charity and clarity. Her greatest gift is her love of the one, holy, and apostolic Catholic Church!" -Bill and Marilyn Cox, Lay Dominicans, Saint Cecilia Chapter

"Joan Watson has that uncanny ability to make the pages of the Bible and Catholic doctrine come alive for you so that you have a greater understanding and appreciation for your faith." -L. H., Burns, TN

"Joannie has the gift of making the most arcane theological history and terminology accessible to all, and even fun, with just the right dose of wit." -Michael, Goodlettsville, TN

“Joan Watson was excellent.  Not only did her personal passion and love for our Lord, our Faith, and our Church come through in each of her talks, but she modeled for us how an excellent catechist teaches.” –J, Harrodsburg, KY

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