“A soul which does not practice the exercise of prayer is very like a paralyzed body which, though possessing feet and hands, makes no use of them.”
— St. Alphonsus Liguori
When A Soul Forgets to Move
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Are You Fully Alive?
“If a man is to live, he must be all alive, body, soul, mind, heart, spirit.” — Thomas Merton
Continue reading “Are You Fully Alive?”When You’re Not the Guest of Honor
Most of us have felt that awkward moment of walking into a room and wondering where to sit. Do I belong here? Will anyone notice me? Should I try to look confident, even if I’m not?
Continue reading “When You’re Not the Guest of Honor”Chasing the Moon 🌙
Last night, I found myself chasing a beautiful moon—driving a little slower, craning my neck between stoplights, then parking my car and literally chasing the moon trying to capture the moment before it slipped away. Its soft glow filled me with awe and wonder, pulling me backward in time, to a tiny nursery painted in the gentlest shade of sky. Above the crib hung a Hey Diddle Diddle print, the cat with the fiddle smiling down while the cow leapt forever over the moon.
Continue reading “Chasing the Moon 🌙”Blooming In The Light
As I contemplate further what it means to walk through the narrow gate, it really boils down to choice. Will I choose to walk through the open door of love?
Continue reading “Blooming In The Light”Season of Renewal
Pope Leo IV is doing amazing work in unifying Christian Catholics across the globe. I loved reading about a recent audience he had with some Benedictine Monks. As many of you know, St. Benedict has been one of my Saint buddies since I was introduced to him on pilgrimage many years ago. The Saint Benedict Medal walks with me daily through much of my jewelry to ground me in faith.
Continue reading “Season of Renewal”God’s Promises
Do you believe deep in your heart what God has promised you?
God’s promises to those who believe are like an anchor in our storm—it’s a steady, strong, and deep reassurance. God’s love story to us is full of these promises.
Continue reading “God’s Promises”The Pearl Beneath the Surface
In an Instagram and Tik-Tok world, we can be led astray by the many marketing offers that lead us to perfection. But what if I told you that perfection is not something you find externally, but it’s the pearl just waiting to be found within you.
Continue reading “The Pearl Beneath the Surface”Redemptive Suffering
We all experience different seasons in life, and our faith journey is no exception. As a convert to Catholicism, I hadn’t truly grasped the depth of redemptive suffering until recently. Suffering is never without meaning. When united with Christ, it becomes a channel of grace—a way to participate in His saving work. As Isaiah 53:5 affirms, “By His wounds we are healed.” Through the Cross, Jesus gave suffering eternal significance.
Continue reading “Redemptive Suffering”Key To A Peaceful Heart
In today’s gospel we hear the spiritually rich story of Martha and Mary. It’s an easy one to place myself in the scene, sometimes Mary, sometimes Martha. I can relate to both of these ladies within my heart.
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Smitten With Goodness 