When the darkness came,I gave awaymy Light – it explodedout of my heartlike a million stars – I wanted to make the nightmore bearablesomehowfor all the other travelers out there … I didn’t realizehow empty I’d feelwith my spirit dispersed over miles and miles – I didn’t realizehow much I would missthe most valuablepart of […]
Pain is only beautiful once it’s grafted into the heart of Christ. Don’t hesitate to place all the ugliness you can’t bear into that sacred space, so high above, yet walking right beside us all along … He carries the weight of our world like gold into His kingdom. He transmutes our worst nightmares into […]
Graces like rays of sun, warm my soul. Light up this dark world, help us grow. When my son was given the gift of the Miracle that Changed the Trajectory of my Life, I happened to be wearing a Miraculous Medal that was given to me by a friend, who was a faith mentor during […]
To pray, just gather the sorrows of this world into your heart like roses until they are too heavy to carry alone, then you can finally learn to experience the joy of surrender. Psalm 34:18 “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” In this world of […]
When it’s been winter for so long you’ve forgotten the smell of flowers, the color of grass and the whisper of a warm breeze … When earth has been frozen for so long, you’ve forgotten your aversion to the bitter cold and found your peace in the barren wasteland … When you’ve embraced the palette […]
I never thought I’d be grateful for all the waves that crashed over me. They seemed so harsh at the time – relentless, cruel … but now I see how they shaped me – smooth stone girl, polished peace; simple, pure, true… Even in her wrath, I think the ocean worked for God … sanding […]
Jesus, we know You are near to the broken hearted, and we know you save those, who are crushed in spirit. Please send an infinite shower of graces over all the innocent people, whose lives have been shattered by acts of violence and hatred. Send an outpouring of Your Spirit like a balm of sweetness […]
Luke 4:40 “While the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and laying His hands on each one of them, He healed them.” Did You know Christians are called to practice laying on of the hands prayer? It’s a simple and beautiful way to bless […]
Try reading this as an invocation before praying over your child with laying on of hands Heavenly Father, Thank You for loving this child even more than I do. Thank You for being present with us by the power of Your Spirit. Thank You for wrapping her in Your loving arms through this prayer from […]
When pain comes crashing down on you like a giant boulder obstructing your path. When it won’t budge no matter how hard you push and you’re exhausted from trying to find a way around it. When your strength fails and all you want to do is move forward, but you’re completely trapped – lean against […]