Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
God is near in every good thing. He is nearer still in the creature called man and woman. He comes even closer in good men and women, closer still in his saints, closer still in the greatest saint, Mary and closest of all in the person of the God-Man Jesus Christ. Draw near to these (and especially to Jesus, who is present in all his saints and most especially in the Holy Eucharist) and he will draw near to you.
Mark P. Shea is a popular Catholic writer and speaker. The author of numerous books, his most recent work is The Work of Mercy (Servant) and The Heart of Catholic Prayer (Our Sunday Visitor). Mark contributes numerous articles to many magazines, including his popular column “Connecting the Dots” for the National Catholic Register. Mark is known nationally for his one minute “Words of Encouragement” on Catholic radio. He also maintains the Catholic and Enjoying It blog and regularly blogs for National Catholic Register. He lives in Washington state with his wife, Janet, and their four sons.
© Copyright 2025 Catholic Exchange. All rights reserved.
Catholic Exchange is a project of Sophia Institute Press.
Advertise on Catholic Exchange
Design by Perceptions Studio.
