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May is the month of Mary, the Mother of God. I have been blessed to have many “Mary’s” in my life over the years, whether they touched my life for a brief moment or an extended time, they impacted my life. Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee My first memory of…
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When I look at the world with awe and wonder, I begin to see things anew. That in the midst of fear, there is also great love, and that is where I am drawn. The awe and wonder of God’s timing; an encouraging word being given, a prayer being said, a smile or greeting to…
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This past weekend was Divine Mercy Sunday, the second Sunday after Easter instituted by Pope John Paul II. Divine Mercy is one of my favorite feast days and every year its beauty of mercy and love speak to my heart in a great way. What a different year it is, as public Masses and services…
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“Let there be light” and there was light. God saw how good the light was. God then separated the light from the darkness. Genesis 1:3-5 The Lord has been bringing light to me in the darkness. It is an awareness that God is always there, always listening, and always working in my life, in the…
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I have been drawn this week into scripture with Martha, Mary and Lazarus. Martha is the woman that stands out to me as I read the living word. As I offer my quiet time to Lectio Divina and pray for the Holy Spirit to come, the verses speak to my soul. They reveal a different…
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Everyday I am faced with many choices, but in a discerning life it ultimately comes down to two: growing closer to the Lord or moving further away from the Lord. It is the former that I seek and desire, to be aware and listen to the prompting of my heart, to give the Lord quiet…
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Do you trust Me? It seems like God is asking me this question at this time. When you get to the heart of the matter, it is – Do you love Me? When I moved here years ago, I began to receive words from the Lord. The words would repeat themselves and I would write…
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it…
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The words of St. Teresa of Avila are so comforting in a time when darkness seems to be all around. Let nothing disturb you; Let nothing make you afraid; All things pass; But God is unchanging, patience is enough for everything. You who have God, lack nothing, God alone is sufficient. St. Teresa of Avila…
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As soon as I seem to get one knot untied and freed, I am faced with new knots that are twisted together and tightly woven. I feel myself give in to the tears that flow, as I feel a deep pain and sorrow, but there is also a hope as I look back where the…
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Fears and Tears 