As Our Hearts Grieve, So Does God’s

At a recent House Energy subcommittee hearing Rep. Charles Melancon (representing Louisiana) allowed the true grief of his heart to surface, I think he stirred the grief in the hearts of many of us who have grown up in this… Read More

Saints Finish Strong! May We Also!

What an exciting game! And what a come back. But the Saints’ theme all season has been to “finish strong”. And, that is exactly what they did.
Once again the Saints can be a witness to all of us to… Read More

In the Cave at Bethlehem

As I spend time this Christmas Octave* in Bethlehem, in the small, dark, impoverished cave where Jesus is born, I am there gazing upon Him, adoring Him in the manger, along with Mary and Joseph. The shepherds are present, along… Read More

Are We Really Being Honest about our Hunger?

What is your hunger? What is it for which you thirst? Let us be honest, be real with ourselves even if we feel ashamed, as though it is a disorder…
We must bring it to Jesus! Present it to Jesus… Read More

The Greatest of Human Yearnings

How many people in the world today are feeling down, discouraged, depressed… and some even despairing?
How many today are at least lethargic (lukewarm) in their faith, and at most have no faith at all?
I once was floundering and… Read More

Let’s Anchor On!

Yes, the dark is getting darker, but the light is getting brighter, and grace is being poured out upon us as never before. But where do we need to be to get under that outpouring of grace?
Jesus has left… Read More

World of Illusion

We sisters meet at the county jail with the women who choose to come. For an hour, we pray together, have sharing and scripture reading about God and His powerful, healing living presence among us.
This article courtesy of Steve… Read More

Hollywood or Rosary?

I meet so many people who struggle with praying the Rosary, when in fact, the Rosary has the potential of being one of the most profound opportunities for entering more deeply into communion and fellowship with the living God.
This… Read More

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