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Simple Upgrades

Check out the Upgrades! These simple things you can do to change your faith and upgrade yourself into the newest and greatest version of yourself.  We all have little bugs to work out, little ‘errors’ (or...

Advent and Christmas

Simple upgrades for the season of Advent and Christmas Simple Advent Upgrades No, the “Christmas Season” isn’t the days starting with Black Friday and ending with Christmas. This period of time is called Advent. It...

Book Reviews

There are so many Catholic books out there, some great and some not so great. Be sure to check out the reviews and let me know what you think! Catholic Upgrade for New and Old...

Simple Upgrades

Check out the Upgrades! These simple things you can do to change your faith and upgrade yourself into the newest and greatest version of yourself.  We all have little bugs to work out, little ‘errors’ (or sins) that need to be corrected. It can be difficult and overwhelming to make a huge change, but doing one simple thing makes it feel effortless.  Just as St. Therese of the Child Jesus said, “MISS NO SINGLE OPPORTUNITY OF MAKING SOME SMALL SACRIFICE, HERE BY A SMILING LOOK, THERE BY A KINDLY WORD; ALWAYS DOING THE SMALLEST RIGHT AND DOING IT ALL FOR LOVE.”

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Upgrades

Catholic Upgrade for New and Old Catholics alike

"I'm Catholic. Now What?" by Shaun McAfee is an answer to all your Catholic faith questions, for beginners to those who have lived the faith, it covers a variety of topics from the sacraments to modern living. It's also a great resource to defend our faith and be a part of the new evangelization. Upgrade Here "Catholic Upgrade for New and Old Catholics alike"

The 99 is here and it will change your heart

A follow up to my previous spring post, The new evangelization and how YOU can be a part of it, I recently received a copy... Upgrade Here "The 99 is here and it will change your heart"

The Blessing of Holy Water

God and Jesus often used the image of water to demonstrate His love for us.  From Noah and the flood, to Moses hitting the rock... Upgrade Here "The Blessing of Holy Water"

Rosary

The Rosary is a form of prayer that was given to us by Mary many centuries ago.  Back during the time of Jesus, the new... Upgrade Here "Rosary"

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Here are some product recommendations to upgrade your faith.  Check them out!

Catholic Books 2019
Beautiful Rosaries
Crucifixes for your home
Everyday saint stories
Saint statues

Ascension Press

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Catholic Upgrade for New and Old Catholics alike

"I'm Catholic. Now What?" by Shaun McAfee is an answer to all your Catholic faith questions, for beginners to those who have lived the faith, it covers a variety of topics from the sacraments to modern living. It's also a great resource to defend our faith and be a part of the new evangelization. Read More "Catholic Upgrade for New and Old Catholics alike"

The Blessing of Holy Water

God and Jesus often used the image of water to demonstrate His... Read More "The Blessing of Holy Water"

Rosary

The Rosary is a form of prayer that was given to us... Read More "Rosary"

Family Sacramentals

Religious icons scattered throughout your home is one of the easiest ways... Read More "Family Sacramentals"

About

Catholic Upgrade is a Catholic web blog meant to give you easy and quick ways to enhance and upgrade your faith in God and the Catholic faith.  We all live very busy and full daily lives, which can leave little room for God. Our Lord loves us so much and wants us to love him in return. This blog will give you simple upgrades or minor changes to increase both your communication and love of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

laura-brightLaura Hensley
is a lifelong Catholic who is always looking for ways to keep her faith fresh and renewed.  She loves sharing her faith with her 5th grade religious educations kids (she has taught 2nd grade for over 12 years, and now 5th grade), and with their parents with her weekly e-mail messages.  She has completed several Bible studies, including Bible Study Fellowship, Beth Moore, Jeff Cavins, and Edward Sri.  She is currently leading her Bible study group through a study about Mary and her journey as Mother of God.  She also enjoys learning more about her Catholic faith and other world religions.  She loves to meditate and pray on Bible verses, truly make it personal as if God is talking to her.

Before writing and family, she worked for an international company as an Oracle DBA and Lotus Notes Admin.  She left that 24/7 job, for a new 24/7 job – raising a family.  She designs and develops for several websites and rosary repair. She has been married over 20 years and has 4 children with her husband.  She also is active in the Church, and enjoys talking to people about growing their faith.

She is working on her first book, a devotional, and her second, a book for teens.

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