Awakening to the Spiritual Senses
De explores the spiritual senses, senses given to us by God to help us come to know that which is spiritual in nature, most especially, God Himself.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
De reflects on today's feast, Exaltation of the Holy Cross: I choose You, Jesus. I choose the way of the Cross that, through death to myself, leads to Life in You.
A Prayer for Compassion
Dear Heavenly Father, help me to be gentle towards every person I encounter today, in thought, word and deed. May I recognize that others are facing difficult circumstances which I know nothing about. Oh Lord, that others would encounter You…
A Map for Life’s Journey
...Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises help us navigate the treacherous terrain of “desolation,” which is where the “You are here” pin would land in times of spiraling emotions, as spoken of above. The Spiritual Exercises also provide important insights and directions for times of “consolation.”
Embracing the Mystery
De reflects on the ways we unconsciously reject our Lord because His ways, His Mercy and His Love do not fit neatly into our self-defined categories or “rules” about life.
Prayer to Be of Good Courage
Heavenly Father, I believe that You are always with me and You will never fail me nor forsake me. I pray for the courage to endure my trials with my eyes always on You.
At Home… in Nazareth
Allow the Holy Family's homestead of perfect love to become your interior homestead. At any moment of the day we can rest interiorly, in the presence of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We are welcome in their home.
One Kind Word
Do you want peace in your heart? De shares a prayer exercise to help you attain it - all beginning with one kind word.
Prayer to Open to God’s Love
Please reveal to me any unhealed hurts or wounds within me that are impacting my full receptivity to the Love You offer me freely at every moment.
Meditation: God Sees You in Secret
Know that He sees into your very depths, infinitely farther than you do yourself. Place yourself entirely under His gaze. He is very near.