My Journey to Hope (Part 1)
How did I come to be at the very first Hope’s Garden Home? (Part I) A number of people have asked me how I came to be at Hope’s Garden Home. I have to admit, I would have asked myself…
Listen, Forget, Remember: Tuning In with Psalm 45
Our Lady Of Divine Providence, whose ear is ever bent toward the Holy Spirit and toward us… Refrain: Listen to me, daughter; see and bend your ear. Hear, O daughter, and see; turn your ear, forget your people and your…
Padre Pio in the Garden
It’s been said that we don’t choose our patron saints—they choose us. This is certainly the case with St. Padre Pio, who seems to have planted himself as a spiritual father to all the Roses in Hope’s Garden. Padre Pio…
My Sabbath Summer
Every year, summer arrives like a gentle invitation from God. I am always so happy when my favorite season finally arrives. The longer days, warm sunshine, and slower pace seem to whisper, “Be still.” After months of schedules, responsibilities, and…
The Fire Within
“Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” — Ephesians 4:26 St. Paul does not command us not to be angry. He assumes we will. The invitation is to allow anger to become a…
No One Blooms Alone
Every brushstroke of the painting below was a prayer for the Roses of Hope’s Garden. I began this piece several months ago after a rather emotionally intense Domestic Abuse Support group. I am grateful that technology allows me to minister…
Restoring Your Broken Heart
Deep healing, Christ’s presence, and the power to be made new. Recently, I was interviewed by my friend and colleague, Melissa Krupp of The Abundant Catholic in a podcast episode titled, Restoring Your Broken Heart (listen at the link below). Melissa wrote…
Our Lady’s Petals
With the beautiful change in the weather finally happening here in the Northeast, and the sun becoming warmer, I have been enjoying the blooms and blossoms of my garden. As I strolled around the yard to marvel at the beauty…
Thistle
It’s that time again! It is time to get into the garden. This year, I’ve got some help. Fr. Stew moved into our community last fall, and his favorite task? Pulling weeds. Weeds are a reality in every garden. My…
Love Letter #1 to a Scrupulous Soul
Dearly Beloved, You are not alone. I write this letter as a first in a series, with much tenderness and compassion in my heart from one scrupulous soul to another. The struggle is real. I am with you. Let us…
The Stone
The stone was not rolled away so that Christ could leave the tomb, but so that the apostles—and we—could enter and see. The Risen Lord was never imprisoned by rock or sealed by human effort. The One who would later…
The Divine Bridegroom Knocks
Healing · Messages from the Bridegroom · School of the Bridegroom · The Bridegroom · The Song of Songs
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock.” (Revelation 3:20) Jesus the Divine Bridegroom literally knocked on the door of my heart and asked to sing the Song of Songs to me on the evening of June 1, 2019. My twenty-seven year…
