Sometimes the most unusual phrases in Scripture pop off the page. I don't know why the Lord does this to me, but He must like to make me think. I had read the Sunday readings a few times already in preparation for Mass today. I've learned that it helps to read them early. Mostly, because … Continue reading An Odd Lesson from the Lord →

One lesson I remember well from all my education courses in college, is that if you want someone to learn something, you have to say it over and over. Be creative, but keep repeating it. It will take a few times for it to sink in. In fact, they told us this repeatedly, in just … Continue reading Jonah was a Prophet →

I was all prepared to write about forgiveness today. I had my notes laid out and everything. But, God gave me something else. I don't know who needs this, besides me, but here we go. I have always dealt with anxiety. I can get in my head and run down a million rabbit holes following … Continue reading The Word That Closed a Lion’s Mouth →

I'm learning that the Lord doesn't ask for small things. Today, I'm going to ask all of us to really think about something that can be a bit tough to understand. "Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy." Leviticus 19:2 Oh, sure. No problem. That won't be hard. (said with just a … Continue reading Find Your Calcutta →

One of the quickest ways I know of moving from peace to disquiet is negative talk.I've listened to gossip. I've been the one spreading the gossip. I've been the subject of the gossip. But, haven't we all?What I think is really interesting, is the fact that deep down, we all know it's not a good … Continue reading What Did You Say? →

Have you ever used Lecito Divina? It is a beautiful way to pray the Scriptures. There are many ways to do this. There are even online tools that can help. One of my favorites is the Pray as You Go app. This prayer form is such a powerful tool allowing you to actually enter into … Continue reading Lessons from the Desert →

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me...My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn." Psalm 51: 10, 17How do you change a heart? It's one thing to have the idea that you should change. It's … Continue reading Intimacy Takes Action →