Sacred Steps, Everyday Life
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The Black Madonna, the Basilica of Montserrat
A visit to Montserrat is worth the trip. This Basilica is sheltering the Black Madonna of Spain. Whether you are religious or not, visiting the Black Madonna at Montserrat is a spiritual and worthwhile experience. Every year, millions of pilgrims agree and make their way to Montserrat to pay homage to this statue of the…
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Prayer and Fasting – Why do we need to?
Fasting is that word we hear but so many times push it to the back of our minds and schedule, “next week” or “I will do that during Lent”. Why do we do this? Is it fear of failure, we don’t want to disappoint ourselves or God. Is it fear of the unknown, we don’t…
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Meeting God in Prayer – Wherever We Are
God meets us here “Sometimes we don’t have the energy to climb the stairs or jump off the dock. Wherever we are in this moment: in community, in solitude, in joy, in sorrow, with motivation, or with great exhaustion… God meets us here.” ~ Richard Rohr Intimate sharing between friends “For mental prayer in my…
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Our Lady of the Pillar – Zaragoza Spain
The church of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza is the first church dedicated to Mary in history. This Marian apparition was the first one in the history of Christianity and is the only one that happened while the Virgin Mary was still alive. It was actually bilocation of Our Lady. She was living…
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Ignite your Soul
“Three things differentiate living from the soul versus living from ego only. They are: the ability to sense and learn new ways, the tenacity to ride a rough road, and the patience to deepen love over time.” ~ Clarissa Pinkola Estés The ability to sense and learn new ways Our perceived sense of safety in…
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Trail runners or Boots, that is the question.
This is the big question as one starts to plan their first Camino! I have seen people walking in boots, trail runners, sneakers, and sandals. So there is no right or wrong answer. I prefer trail runners. I like the lightweight, comfort, design, and no break-in period. But again, this is your choice and whichever…
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Who is St. Ignatius?
St. Ignatius Loyola was born in 1491. He was one of 13 children, born into a family of minor nobility in northern Spain. As a young man, Ignatius Loyola was inflamed by the ideals of courtly love and knighthood and dreamed of doing great deeds. He became an officer in the Spanish army and in 1521 Ignatius…
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What will your Lenten Journey look like?
The season of Lent is an important part of our journey of faith. This journey, if we allow it to, will take us to wonderful new places. So what will your Lenten Journey look like? “Lent calls each of us to renew our ongoing commitment to the implicationsof the Resurrection in our own lives, here and…
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Embrace the New Year with Intention
2021 has definitely been interesting and now we are on the threshold of a New Year. As we move into 2022, whatever your experiences, now is the time to let go of the past and explore the new adventures ahead. Good Bye 2021 As the year 2021 draws to a close, it’s safe to say we’re all looking forward to the…