Thank You Father for calling us ever more deeply into the safety of Your arms. Thank You for purifying the disposition of our hearts to more closely resemble Your own. Thank You for inviting us into the truth, onto the path of infinite love. Thank You for teaching us to forgive, to surrender, to trust […]
Spiritual Journey: When you need to let go of control and follow Holy Spirit promptings
It’s not about about having a plan … it’s about learning to keep your eyes on the horizon, being alert enough to notice the Divine Spark rising like the sun over ordinary moments. It’s about looking up to the heavens and paying attention to how the Light shimmers down and casts a glorious glow over the […]
Deeper Life: Choosing to grow spiritually through times of grief
When sorrow barges through the door of my heart like an unwelcome guest, I have learned to take a deep breath and welcome her as the clumsy cleaning crew she is, here only to sweep out cobwebs and dust, to freshen up the arrangement of furniture and clear out the superficial things I don’t need (or […]
Simple Faith: Just hold on to your Heavenly Father’s hand, and allow Him to lead the way
All you need to do is hold on to the one, who is the Way. John 14 5-6 “Lord,” said Thomas, “we do not know where You are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through […]
Deeper Life: When you need permission to take care of yourself too
There is a sink full of dishes and laundry to fold, not to mention children to cherish and a world on fire with greed and selfishness, a trillion wounded souls who only want love … and justice. People everywhere starving for a decent meal, an opportunity to heal wounds festering deep inside, a chance to […]
Journey into the heart of God with Saint Teresa of Avila
In case you haven’t noticed from my blog title, I am passionate about the power of prayer. I’ve witnessed miracles and had mystical encounters that have motivated me to reorient my entire life towards God. For the last 15 years, every time I try to go further and faster toward an external calling, I wind […]
Encouragement to Embrace the Divine Plan for Your Life
What if I stopped trying to protect myself? What if I threw my meticulous plans into the wind and just set sail on the infinite ocean of divine possibilities? What if I let go of everything I’ve been taught here and allowed faith to be my compass once and for all? What if I finally […]
Pure Guidance: A Thomas Merton prayer for when you feel lost …
Have you ever found yourself praying for clarity on the next step you should take in life, without receiving the answers you’re hoping for? I sure have. The more clearly I intend to surrender my life to God’s will, the more I am asked to relinquish control of my choices. On my spiritual […]
Question for God at the end of the day
When I’ve said my good nights and squeezed as much joy and productivity out of the day as I could … When I’ve left my tiny offering of love on the table … When I’ve fully recognized that everything I did (even though it was my best) wasn’t nearly enough to heal this broken world […]
Deeper Life: Learning to Trust the Spirit of God
It’s okay to follow the path paved with peace. Sweetness leads to more of the same. love to love, joy to joy – miracles to ever more remarkable acts of God. Has frustration ever healed anyone you know? or even cleared a traffic jam? Next time you’re stuck, take a deep breath and remember Who has the power […]