A person once asked me, “How can you live without certainty?” This statement stayed with me and made me think about whether or not many people struggle with uncertainty on their journey through life. However, there is a more satisfying and simpler path that invites you to break free from the limitations of what you…
Mary’s encounter with Gabriel in Luke 1:26-38 shows that even the humblest can be called upon for a divine mission. Mary’s acceptance of her calling to bear Jesus Christ serves as an example of courage and faith that can inspire us all. The power of this story is Mary’s response. Imagine. Mary goes about her…
In a world full of distractions, focus has become a challenge. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s effortless to become entangled in the web of social media updates, binge-watching TV shows, or the never-ending scroll through news cycles. These distractions can cloud our thoughts, consuming the space that might otherwise be dedicated…
Adapted from Richard Rohrs, “Trust the River”, blog post. Grace and mercy teach us that we are all much greater than the stories we tell ourselves or one another, which are often less than half true and based on hurts and unconscious biases. These stories do not define who we are, and are not where…
The PathBy: Kathleen Aparo The other night, after I turned off the light and while I was talking to myself and to God, I heard one or the other say, “Self, it’s The Path. It’s all about The Path. It’s your chosen way. Led by all who have gone before you… ‘seeds planted in you…
In all my walks, I find the main topic in conversation to be forgiving others who have hurt you and how to forgive yourself. We all have been hurt by others in some way and we all have hurt others in some way. If you say you have never hurt anyone, then you need to…
We all know how hard it is sometimes to wait on God. To wait for those prayers to be answered. If we want to get God’s vision for our lives, we must wait to hear it. As it says in Habakkuk 2:1, “I will …. station myself.” What does this mean? It means to stay…
Don’t you love when you are praying and Our Lord places something on your heart? It’s an amazing feeling which spreads through your body and soul. Today as I was praying, he placed these words on my heart, “slow down and listen” As I looked up bible verses to help me reflect on these words,…
Prayer is one of the most important spiritual exercises for us and may be the most powerful force we possess. We learn from Jesus, who spent whole nights in prayer, and God commands us to do it. It is our way of daily communicating with Him. Clement of Alexandria said, “Prayer is keeping company with…
Today I was listening to an Audible book “Wisdom of Jesus” by Cynthia Bourgeault, and this story was part of the chapter. I just love the lesson in it. The tale of two monks and a woman is a well-known Buddhist parable. The story goes that two monks were traveling together, a senior and a…