Journeying Beyond Self-Rejection
“The root of man’s joy lies in the harmony he feels with himself. Only one who is at peace with himself can be at peace in the world.” – Pope Benedict XVI Over the past decade or so in healing…
He Loves Me Into Full Bloom
Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the desert, and speak tenderly to her heart. - Hosea 2:14 I have never been to an actual desert and yet I do not need to use my imagination to…
The Healing Gaze of Christ
I am black but lovely, daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the pavilions of Salmah…” The Song of Songs 1:5 “‘I am black’: this is the effect of pain that dries up, pinches and darkens her face.…
Wound to Wound; Heart to Heart A Meditation on the Sacred Heart
***In this month of the Sacred Heart, we are invited to nestle into the safe refuge of Christ’s pierced Side, our fountain of healing, merciful love, our home and our resting place*** Recently a friend took my hand and looking…
The Total and Fruitful Love of Mary the Bride
Pope John Paul II used 4 words to describe how men and women are called to respond with the gift of themselves to the love of Christ as spiritual brides: free, total, faithful, and fruitful. This is the language of…
Mary as The Bride
Through the seasons of my life as a wife for 29 years and a mother of 9 children, Mary has journeyed with me. In her faithful companionship, I found the tender, wise, prayerful and loving mother my heart and soul…
This is How We Fight Our Battles
One of the most important parts of our healing retreats is the small group time. Small groups are the place where sisters can share their experiences more deeply with one another and receive individual healing prayer. What I share in…
Abba’s Arm
We all know Michaelangelo’s famous painting depicting the creation of Adam. God the Father is shown reaching out His strong, life-giving right hand, His divine finger touching the humble finger of His creature, His beloved son. Abba imparting His divine…