At mass this morning, I joined in declaring the words of a lovely…
PONDER ANEW…
At mass this morning, I joined in declaring the words of a lovely old hymn: Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, if with his love he befriends you. 2020,…
LET US NOT FORGET…
Last fall I joined a small group, Retreat in Daily Living, for a 32-week prayer practice using the Ignatian exercises. I feel as if I have spent much time of…
Last fall I joined a small group, Retreat in Daily Living, for a…
SIT. STILL. QUIETLY. ALONE.
At the beginning of each new year, I pray for God to give me a word—a theme or focus for the upcoming year. This year I felt drawn to the…
At the beginning of each new year, I pray for God to give…
LEARNING TO BE HOME — Let Us Walk Each Day in Love
Today is Day 12 of our Self-Quarantine— Saturday, March 21 my husband and I found ourselves donning protective face masks and plastic gloves, and boarding an international flight in the…
Today is Day 12 of our Self-Quarantine--- Saturday, March 21 my husband and…
JOURNEYING TOWARD INTERIOR FREEDOM
Last month I wrote about my desire to exchange contempt for compassion. I am so grateful to God for gifting me with that awareness. He is giving me the time…
Last month I wrote about my desire to exchange contempt for compassion. I…
EXCHANGING CONTEMPT FOR COMPASSION—What my God can do…
My spiritual director recently asked me, “What is God’s essence to you?” I was taken aback by the question, but also intrigued. So I went to prayer, asking God to…
My spiritual director recently asked me, “What is God’s essence to you?” I…
OPENING THE DOOR TO A NEW YEAR—2020…
During the Advent season, our family has a longtime tradition of reading something called the Advent Book. It is a lovely, large black book that resides on our living room…
During the Advent season, our family has a longtime tradition of reading something…
More Advent ponderings…
Jesus goes to the suffering. We are called to do the same. In keeping with the Advent theme of simplicity, waiting, and reflecting, I want to share an Advent reflection…
Jesus goes to the suffering. We are called to do the same.
In…
First Sunday in Advent
I love to begin the Advent season by lighting the first candle on the family Advent wreath, holding hands, and praying together. For years, this has been a favorite Advent…
I love to begin the Advent season by lighting the first candle on…
AUTUMN PRAYER OF ACCEPTANCE
My spiritual director, Sr Betty Jean, shared the following prayer with me at our last meeting. We prayed it together, alternating stanzas. I share it with you. Take a few…
My spiritual director, Sr Betty Jean, shared the following prayer with me at…
TELL ME, WHO IS GOD FOR YOU? (CONT.)
This is a continuation of my last post by this title so if you haven’t read it yet, it would be helpful to take a moment and read it before…
This is a continuation of my last post by this title so if…
TELL ME…WHO IS GOD FOR YOU?
It’s been over a year since I made the decision to start sharing my writing again. I sensed God leading me to write as part of my “what’s next” for…
It’s been over a year since I made the decision to start sharing…