We all know how hard it is sometimes to wait on God. To wait for those prayers to be answered. If we want to get God’s vision for our lives, we must wait to hear it. As it says in Habakkuk 2:1, “I will …. …
Waiting on God
He placed it on my heart
Don’t you love when you are praying and Our Lord places something on your heart? It’s an amazing feeling which spreads through your body and soul. Today as I was praying, he placed these words on my heart, “slow down and listen” As I looked …
Prayer is a powerful thing
Prayer is one of the most important spiritual exercises for us and may be the most powerful force we possess. We learn from Jesus, who spent whole nights in prayer, and God commands us to do it. It is our way of daily communicating with …
The Tale of Two Monks and a Woman
Today I was listening to an Audible book “Wisdom of Jesus” by Cynthia Bourgeault, and this story was part of the chapter. I just love the lesson in it. The tale of two monks and a woman is a well-known Buddhist parable. The story goes …
Finding time for God
Corrie ten Boom once said that “if the devil can’t make you sin, he’ll make you busy.” So true. These are two things that will separate you from God, from other people, and from yourself! No matter what age or stage of life, we can …
The Surrender Novena
Jesus, I surrender myself to you! “The one true mark of a saint of God is the inner creativity that flows from being totally surrendered to Jesus Christ. In the life of a saint there is this amazing Well, which is a continual Source of …
The Gift of the Spirit
The photo above was taken in Nazareth on Easter Sunday in 2019. A moment I will never forget. Fellow pilgrim, Toya and I were walking back from the Church of the Annunciation and enjoying our afternoon stroll through the streets. We were exploring all the …
God is still God
Things seem a bit crazy right now. I am not sure about you, but it seems everyone I speak to is going through their own trials. Trials due to health, work, money, family and etc… I was just speaking to a small group of women …
And then there is Mary
This journey of faith cannot be taken without looking at Jesus’ mother, Mary. Why? Because every strength we need, all the courage we need, the faith we need, shines through her life. She said “yes” to an angel and didn’t ask anyone to help her …
Powerful prayers of St. Teresa of Ávila
I have been blessed to visit many holy places. One of these places was the Convent of St. Teresa of Ávila. This is one of those places where you stand in awe. As the tingling sensation runs down your spine and the presence is felt …