“Joy is the net, which catches souls.” – Saint Teresa of Calcutta Have you ever picked up a children’s book of Catholic saints and seen Saint Sebastian gazing upward toward heaven aglow with eyes of love, then been a little horrified to see he had bloody arrows in his chest portraying his martyrdom? Did you panic a […]
American Soul
I think my soul is getting too big for this place It’s like trying to fit a magenta sunrise over the pacific ocean with fluffy marshmallow clouds and the joy of leaping of dolphins into a tiny plastic cup, And I don’t want anyone to try and drink a squished version of me or even take a tiny sip that doesn’t […]
Prayer for our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth
God bless our young people, who are struggling with their sexual orientation. The teen years are hard enough without additional confusion, pressure or negativity! Please bless our LGBT teens in a special way to know Your unconditional perfect love for them through these formative years. Protect them from judgments, rejection and bullying. Shield them from hatred and […]
Prayer of Gratitude (for when times are tough)
I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Phil 4 11-13 ‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I […]