“More and more, the desire grows in me simply to walk around, greet people, enter their homes, sit on their doorsteps, play ball, throw water, and be known as someone who wants to live with them. It is a privilege to have the time to practice this simple ministry of presence. Still, it is not […]
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What is a Christ-centered friendship?
“A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure.” – Sirach 6:14 Friendship has always been a topic of great interest to me. Ever since I was 9 years old, it has been my life-long quest to find a friendship of deep mutual blessing, intimacy, and love. I have been very […]
Father, Glorify Your Name!
I’m dying, Lord. I’m embarrassed and abashed and defeated at having to admit how weak I am. This has gotten me almost completely on my knees. Yet, through the haze of pain, I cannot deny that I feel your presence in all of this. “Is that not enough to give you comfort, my child?” No. […]
Being Ann
Written for Confirmation Retreat 2012 A recurring struggle I’ve always had in my life is being OK when people don’t like me or are unhappy with me. Whenever I hear or receive criticism, whether valid or invalid, I feel rejected and hurt. When the person who is unhappy with me is someone that I love […]
Let The Storm Rage
It’s just the wind. Don’t be afraid, Ann. Let the storm rage. Let the winds come and the torrents fall. No matter how the boat rocks and pitches, remember – the storm is only on the surface. Deep down below, all is still, and quiet, and calm. What’s there to be afraid of? I am […]
Painted by God’s Love
My ardent Lover pursued me. He lured away my greatest attachment so that I would cleave to Him more purely. Then He showered me with extravagant and unexpected gifts that proclaimed His love for me: A three-fold assurance from a near stranger, an invitation to quality time from a dear friend, a beloved face in […]
Freedom of Heart
I have always had a love-hate relationship with authority and rules. I am deeply convicted that legitimate authority should be respected and that rules are often created to serve the common good, and thus ought to be given due consideration. And yet, in my inner-most being, I resent any power that stifles me. I crave […]
“Don’t be afraid to live.”
Old journal entry dated 16 September 2010 My Child, You have often pre-empted me in your life. You made assumptions about what I would ask of you – to give up what you would want – and so you never truly lived. Do not worry about what I might ask you to give up, or […]
Prayer for 2012
Dear Lord, Please teach me how to honour you with my life. Help me to align my life to your purpose and will for me. Help me to take on without protestation what you ask me to do; help me to let go of anything that you do not ask me to take on. Lord, […]
Farewell 2011
It’s December 31 once again. A new year is waiting at the threshold to be welcomed. It’s time to bid farewell to 2011… I’ve always found the passing of time rather surreal. In just the blink of an eye, all the pain, passion, sorrow and joy that had been so excruciatingly intense when I was […]
Journey of the Heart 