Wife, mother, blogger, Catholic ministry. I love to garden even when it goes wrong. Same with writing (and we know it can go wrong.) Believing that God is present in all of it.

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Wow! Where Did The Time GO?

It has been a bit of a  whirlwind around here with work and life and work.  But, last night I was able to witness my first class of students be confirmed.  And what a beautiful group they are.  Such promising young ladies and gentlemen and there in the back is one of the blessings I…

Stopping for Directions

“Make known to me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior.” Psalm 25:4-5This was the psalm in our response at church today, and it got me thinking, what better way to get to where we want to be as a people…

Gratitude in Oneness

A fish cannot drown in water, A bird does not fall in air. In the fire of creation, God doesn’t vanish: the fire brightens. Each creature God made must live in its own true nature; How could I resist my nature, that lives for oneness with God? — Mechthild of MagdeburgThis was the quote on the…

Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas

Incarnation. God is with us. The Word made flesh. Celebrate the gift of never-ending love. It isn’t too late to wish it, there are seven days left!  Keep saying Merry Christmas! Keep celebrating the gift of never-ending love! Thank you for sharing in the journey!  

Creating Space

Creating Space

Last week I started the 19th Annotation Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Our assignment, before we actually begin the retreat, was to create a space where we can quiet ourselves so that we can be focused in prayer and reflection. This exercise made me think about the idea of “creating space” not just…

Power

Power

This is where our power lies.  In the midst of any controversy we can  be drawn to this.  This is the power of Christ in our hearts and in our lives.  Is it easy?  No.  Is it possible?  Yes.