Category: Faith & Spiritual

This is an old blog entry dated May 25, 2006 which I had taken from my journal. Back then, I had not yet befriended Silence and Solitude. I find that the message of embracing my brokenness still speaks deeply to me today and that this is the reflection that our Lord is drawing me into […]

The most painful and necessary pilgrimage is the inner journey we make into the center of our being. To come face to face with demons within us that we did not know exist; to acknowledge and accept the ugliness and weaknesses we hate within our selves; and to allow Christ – God’s Word Incarnate – […]

I’ve heard it said that one test of true companionship is when two people are able to be with each other with no plans or agenda. When two friends can enjoy each other’s company in silence – when they can be fully present to each other without having to do anything or say anything to […]

Artwork: “Saving Grace” by Garret Walker I’ve been struggling recently in my spiritual life. It’s like I’ve hit the first major speed bump in months. Prayer takes much more effort and discipline, and consolations don’t come as frequently as they used to. Guarding what I let into my heart and mind through my eyes and […]

I teach 13 year olds catechism class every Sunday. One day, I told them that God loves them and that God doesn’t want anybody to be in hell. I talked to them about living in love rather than in fear of damnation. After some animated discussion on salvation, grace, and hell, one of the boys […]

Back in January this year I was liberated – shackles that have been weighing me down for years were suddenly broken. My image of God began to heal. My image of self began to heal. I suddenly realized and experienced just how extravagant God’s enduring love was for me. Though that period of time was […]

October 1, 2009. Children’s Day. My heavenly Father gave me a surprise present. During my morning quiet time in the Adoration Room, I was drawn inwardly to being very still and silent. I usually start my prayers with the Rosary, but this time, the desire to stay silent was very strong and so I just […]

Over the past few days, I’ve been beginning to feel overwhelmed by work. It’s not just the actual work (which is heavy), it’s navigating the sensitive issues and relationships between people and trying to be aware of the potential landmines that are emotionally draining. I am where I am because I have followed where God […]

This past Sunday’s Gospel (Mk 8:27-35) had Jesus asking his disciples, “Who do you say I am?” after they had responded to his earlier question, “Who do people say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” But when Jesus began to teach them that he was destined to suffer grievously, to be rejected and […]