Reaching a Little Higher
As we pick the "low-hanging fruit" along our faith walk, we begin to reach for those gems we can see, just up a bit higher. I think of the low-hanging fruit as those foundational practices for living our Catholic faith,…
A Curly Willow Tree from God
Two weeks ago, I was driving through the countryside. It was a perfect sparkler of a day; the green golden corn stalks were breezing against the azure sky. Everything was invigorating. I had my windows down and music pumping. As…
Intercessors with Jesus
How easily the words "I will keep you in my prayers" can slip out of my mouth when I am moved by the need of another. Not that those words are insincere, but my good intentions intersecting my distracted mind…
Prayer of Your Steadfast Love and Goodness
It is true there is an ebb and flow, but the sea remains the sea. - Vincent van Gogh. Lord, You are the sea. Although I experience many ups and downs in my emotions and often feel great shifts and…
Litany of Self-Love
Being in a peaceful relationship with myself - and no longer a judgmental and conflict-ridden relationship - has been liberating and transformational. Become your own good companion and supportive ally...
Prayer for Quiet & Receptivity
I open myself to You, Jesus. Help me receive You deeply and fully, in new and profound ways.
Prayer to Begin Advent
I long to behold the promised Messiah. Time will stand still, forever divided by the entry of the Creator into His creation.
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.
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.