“You know well that Our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, nor even at their difficulty, as at the love with which we do them.”
— St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul
Guarding the Flame: Protecting Our Human Spirit
Tag: Good Living
Living in the Light of Eternity
“Each woman who lives in the light of eternity can fulfill her vocation, no matter if it is in marriage, in a religious order, or in a worldly profession.” — Edith Stein
Continue reading “Living in the Light of Eternity”Meeting Christ on the Road
In the rush of daily life—amid deadlines, dishes, and the quiet ache of uncertainty—it is a profound consolation to remember that the Lord Jesus takes the initiative. He does not wait for us to arrive at perfection or clarity. He comes to us.
Continue reading “Meeting Christ on the Road”“Whatever God Wants”
We Remember
Remembering is sacred. It’s more than recalling the past—it’s entering into it spiritually, allowing memory to guide healing and hope. The Eucharist itself is a living remembrance: “Do this in memory of me.” Through it, Catholics unite with Christ’s sacrifice and the promise of redemption.
Continue reading “We Remember”Surrendering My Agenda
Lately, Luke 9:23 has been stirring something deep in me: “If anyone wants to follow Me, they must deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow Me.” I’ve read it before, but now it feels personal—almost painfully intimate.
Continue reading “Surrendering My Agenda”Choosing to Return
When I contemplate Jesus’ words in Luke 21:34–36, I feel like He’s speaking directly to me: “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down…” And honestly, mine has been. Not with wild living or drunkenness, but with the quiet heaviness of anxiety, distraction, and trying to keep up with life.
Continue reading “Choosing to Return”Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
As you all know, the Spirit inspires me through music at times. The other day an oldie but goodie came on my spotify list and I started jamming in the car. “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John and Kiki Dee, was one of my favorites in high school. I started pondering what God might being saying to us through the lyrics:
Continue reading “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”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”Remember Your Death
With all the recent tragedy in Central Texas our hearts are heavy with the loss. In Houston, we know someone who was impacted by the devastation. Situations like these bring us face to face with the fact that our lives can end on this earth in an instant, despite our age.
Continue reading “Remember Your Death”
