The Month of June Reflection: Love & Sacrifice
Love, true love, is often very "ordinary". In fidelity, in constancy…. In being true.
While We Keep On Waiting
Sometimes I start reading stories from the Bible, and think to myself “This seems so unrealistic,” or “I have a hard time believing this...
Do You Love Me?
Jesus asked twelve men to be his apostles, and my personal favorite is Peter. I feel this way because Peter seems to be the most human...
Who are You, O sweet God and Who am I?
“Who are you, Oh sweet God, and who am I?” These words were repeated in my head as I prayed at the Altar of Repose one Holy Thursday. I...
Christ's Loneliness
I enjoy walks in the country, and for the past few months, I have gone for a walk almost every day. Stepping onto a gravel road beside my...
Seasons of Growth
In sharing about the season of struggling and healing that I have been experiencing, my spiritual director recently asked me this...
Victory Over the Grave
One popular story attributed to St. Teresa of Avila happened when she was on the toilet. The devil mocked her for thinking about God even...
Nursing, Needles and Jesus' Tender Heart
When I was a kid, I hated when I had to get a needle at the doctor’s office. While this is a familiar feeling among many children (and...
Create in Me a Clean Heart
In her debut blog post, Emma reflects on the 'clean heart' that Jesus longs to create in us and His desire to restore in us.
Smile for the Lord
“Say, cheese!” This is the most famous saying when we are about to be photographed. We smile when we are happy. For instance, we smile...
