Journeys for your Heart and Soul!
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 …
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 …
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. …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 crazy to think we have had two not-so-great years worldwide. Two years of ups and downs, of confusion, of concerns, of craziness. Those years are behind us now and we must try and look forward to the future with hope and optimism. Even though …
By: Kathleen Aparo On that sacred night of nights A barn owl watched it all He saw the woman bending there Then heard the angels call He watched the shepherds bow their heads The sheep in wonder stare And when the star moved over all …