Catholic widow

The Hummingbird That Became a Sign

Kate LeFaivre

Published on: 09/09/2026

A prayed-for sign, a crayon drawing dismissed too fast, and a hummingbird batik in a royal residence — the true story behind Kate's personal symbol, and the honest question: is this faith, or superstition?

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The Lip Balm, The Hats, and What We Keep

Kate LeFaivre

Published on: 26/08/2026

A half-used lip balm in his desk drawer. The smell inside his hat. Why the smallest objects carry the heaviest grief — and why there's no rulebook for what to keep or let go.

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He Isn't as Far Away as He Feels

Kate LeFaivre

Published on: 26/08/2026

A cardinal on the fence, a song at the right moment — is he really near, or is it just grief? What the Catholic Church actually teaches about the Communion of Saints and the bond that death doesn't end.

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