“Peter said to him, ‘Master, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’ Jesus answered, ‘Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny me three times.’” – John 13:37-38 These words from the Gospel…
Why Do You Run?
Why do you run away my child? Why do you avoid my gaze? Why do you distract yourself from me? Have I not shown my gentleness? Have I not shown that I do not judge, but instead surround you with my ocean of mercy and compassion? I came as a wee babe, so I would…
Dear Gratitude
Dear Gratitude, When worry steals my peace and joy, please Gratitude, remind me of my many blessings. When I am trapped in by resentment and fear, Gratitude, set me free. When depression surrounds me on all sides, please, help me see the light peaking through. When I am holding tightly to my…
Be Still and Know That I am God
I haven’t written in months. In the midst of the chaos and turmoil our world has been going through in the past few months, the words just didn’t seem to be there. Whenever I tried to write something the words seemed hollow and preachy as I fumbled with them trying to express my sorrow at…
Does She See Her Beauty?
I wonder if this rose realizes how beautiful she is? How she inspires my soul and lifts my spirit? Does she know how much joy she gives me? Does she realize how lovely the delicate aroma she exudes is? How she brightens my day with her smile? Does she see her beauty? Or does she…
A Cry of Trust: My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
“My, God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” ~ Matthew 27: 46 It is sometimes easy to fall into the trap of thinking that true faith means we never have doubts, we are never angry with God or never feel a sense of abandonment- that true faith will never be tested. Yet, the reality…
Can You Experience Fear and Trust in God at the Same Time?
Does trusting in God mean that you never have fear? Right now the world is shrouded in fear from the coronavirus, and yet, we may be tempted to think that trusting in God means we never fear. There may even be some who are not afraid of the coronavirus thinking the whole thing is overblown,…
What You Say to Others, You Say to Jesus. Please Be Kind.
Like many people during this time, I have come to be very concerned about the spread of the coronavirus. How it will affect our economy and our livelihoods. How it will affect those who are most at risk for a severe cases, and how it is going to impact the state of our medical system….
Thirsting for God
“Uggh”, I sat in the middle of my closet floor with ten chocolate wrappers surrounding me, and a now aching belly. It had been a stressful day and as soon as my husband returned home, I retreated to the bedroom closet and broke into my stash of chocolate that I save for just such occasions….
Do You Know Who You Are?
“‘This is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him’.” ~Matthew 17:5 Lately, a consistent theme keeps speaking to my heart during times of prayer and reflection- Jesus knew who He was. In the Gospel today of the Transfiguration, God the Father is revealing who Jesus is – His Beloved Son….
Sacred Ordinary Life 