Tag: Good Living

Being Loved

Chasing the Moon đźŚ™

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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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Redemptive Suffering

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In the mystery of God’s love, suffering is never wasted. As Catholics, we hold a deep and paradoxical truth: that our pain, grief, and hardships can become a powerful gift—when united to Christ’s own suffering. We’re not mere spectators of Calvary. We are invited, through grace, to carry our sliver of the Cross and participate in the saving work of Christ.

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Bending Toward the Light

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There’s a quiet miracle happening in gardens and fields, on windowsills and forest floors. Flowers, even those rooted in shadow, bend toward the light. It’s not dramatic. It’s not loud. But it’s persistent. This movement—called phototropism—is a lifeline. Without light, the flower cannot bloom. Without turning, it begins to fade.

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The Open Door of Love

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Perhaps the most haunting image in scripture is that of someone standing outside a locked door, knocking—only to hear the Lord respond, “I do not know where you are from.” It’s not a rejection, but a sorrowful truth: the relationship was never embraced. The door was open, but the invitation went unanswered.

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Season of Renewal

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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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Learning To Receive Love

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I believe God longs for everyone—including you and me—to be saved and to share in His kingdom. This isn’t a distant or abstract truth but deeply personal once we learn to receive His love. But I also know that the gift of free will means we have the power to accept or turn away from that love. And when I pause to consider Saint Ignatius’s advice—to ponder with deep affection how the Lord wishes to give Himself to me—something in me softens. It reminds me that His desire isn’t just for the world, but for me personally.

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Closer Than You Think

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God is in the details of our day-to-day lives and knowing his heart is closer than we think. I’ve been using AI tools a lot recently to support my work. I got curious the other day asked CoPilot “What is the best way to know the heart of God.” Note the following is generated by AI and endorsed by me!

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