Bethe Lightthat risesin darkness – Open upto the Sourceof who you are- Allow love like heliumto illuminateyour soul. We are living in dark times. If we focus on the negativity in the news and on social media, it’s easy to get sucked into the dark gravity of fear-based, divisive thinking. But we can make a […]
Journey into the Heart of God with Saint Catherine of Siena
Sister, saint, dear heavenly friend, please pray for me. Teach me how to believe like you did. Show me how to be brave like you were. Be the spark that helps me start a wildfire of God’s love, like you said we all can. Saint Catherine of Siena was a mystic, saint and doctor of […]
Spiritual Journey: When you are isolated from your community
There is no such thing as alone – not when you believe in angels and Jesus and the living, breathing Spirit of God that is palpably present with you in every moment. You are never alone when you have faith and countless saints, who are cheering for you from the sidelines of your life. It’s […]
Unite in Prayer with St. Gertrude the Great’s Prayer for Souls
In the Catholic tradition, it is considered a Spiritual Work of Mercy to Pray for the Living and the Dead. Jesus promised Saint Gertrude the Great that 1,000 souls would be freed from purgatory and sent into heaven every time this prayer is said with genuine affect: Eternal Father, I offer You the most Precious […]
Spiritual Journey: when you have no one to turn to
Always Available The saints are just friends I can call at any hour, without waking anyone up- that’s what they’re here for. What would I do without them?
Steering kids toward the treasure of faith
My boys had a rough time getting off to school this morning. There was arguing and drama – normal kid stuff, but it was stressful until we got into the van at the very last minute. Once they buckled up, I knew I needed to connect with their hearts and steer us all back into the […]