humility
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This past week, I have been drawn to the image of the Lamb. I was sitting at Church, and the etching of a lamb in the Marian side altar was in front of me. I had never paid it much attention before, but I found myself gazing upon this image, and contemplating what it means…
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The sun sets illuminating the sky in a soft golden glow, the stars appear, stretching across the sky, and I feel the peace of God in my heart. In the still of the night, God is with me. He invites me to rest in His loving presence and be still. I am content, thank you,…
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Patience, prayer, and silence, these are what give strength to the soul. St. Faustina Patience is accepting God’s timing and not my own. It is living a life where I follow Him with complete trust. Prayer is speaking with God, heart to heart, and having a relationship with Him. It is living a life where…
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This past weekend I attended a silent retreat in a beautiful setting surrounded by tall trees, a serene lake, and beautiful grounds. The weather was still a little cold, so I only went outside one of the days for a walk down to the lake and sat awhile on a park bench with the sun…