But God…
He is all things to all people. Imagine that, if you can. I don’t know if I can imagine being all things to all people. Frankly, it sounds exhausting! I can barely be wife, mom, daughter, worker, domestic engineer, driver,…
The Invitation
I have lately been contemplating the concept of invitation. When I think back to my childhood, a childhood which was without any formal religion, any sort of prayer life or any familial teachings in the way of Christ, I am…
Our Lady – Mary, Mystical Rose
I have always had an affinity for flowers. Any flowers… tulips, daisies, pansies, all are my favorites. I enjoy buying them, giving them, receiving them, planting them in my yard and having them in my home. I love the fragrance…
The Grace of Forgiveness
Made in the image and likeness of God is a phrase which is thrown around quite casually in Christian circles these days. If we are truly made in His likeness, then it would suffice to say that we are “like…
Gift of Tears
For as long as I can remember, I have always been a cryer. I remember being in middle school and crying at the Kodak commercials; in high school, sobbing in the theater when I went to see the movie, E.T.…
At the Feet of Christ
A friend and I were recently together during Adoration and she said to me, “I have to spend more time gazing on the Cross. I notice that you look at the Cross a lot.” Her words seemed to…
An Invitation to Behold
I was recently blessed to attend a beautiful conference called “Given.” This Catholic forum is the fruit of prayer of many who desired to not only expose young women ages 21-30 to the lives of women in consecrated religious life,…
The Garden of the Soul
Looking out upon my yard fills me with many emotions… wonder, gratitude and awe for God’s creations. But there is an area of my yard that I have been purposefully avoiding for several summers… the dreaded weed patch! This area…
Love of the Bridegroom
Can you recall the first time or maybe the last time you were really in love? Can you recall how you felt… how your stomach was always in a flutter at the thought of seeing your love? Can you recall…