Tonight, the world flickers with jack-o’-lanterns and laughter. Children dress in costumes, doorbells chime, and the air hums with mischief. But beneath the revelry, a deeper mystery stirs. October 31 is not merely Halloween—it is All Hallows’ Eve, the sacred vigil before the Feast of All Saints.
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Sometimes my heart aches with longing—for the Spirit to fall, not just on me, but on all of us. There are moments when the lyrics of Bright City’s Come Holy Spirit feel less like a song and more like a cry from deep within:
“Come Holy Spirit, fall on us. Burn like a fire, living flame of love.”
Wouldn’t it be nice if we were able focus on one thing to transform our life? Well we can.
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“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
“If a man is to live, he must be all alive, body, soul, mind, heart, spirit.” — Thomas Merton
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Smitten With Goodness 