The Air is Full of Prayers
by: Kathleen Aparo

by: Kathleen Aparo

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 that two monks were traveling together, a senior and a…
Ash Wednesday is just around the corner. Yes, you heard me. Ash Wednesday is next week, Feb 14th to be exact. Valentines Day is Ash Wednesday. I can’t believe its already here. Are you ready? What will you do for Lent? So, here we are again. 40 days to prepare. We are called to…
Francis of Assisi (13th century) simply wanted to live as Jesus did—as a wandering preacher with as few material possessions as possible. Francis never set out to found an order, but amazingly, people began to emulate him. The “Order of Friars Minor,” which we now call the Franciscans, was created. I believe part of the attraction…
We all love our Nativity scenes. These have been popular Advent and Christmas decorations for centuries. But were you aware they originated by our beloved St. Francis? St. Francis of Assisi had a special devotion to the Child Jesus. He is credited with creating the first nativity scene on Christmas Eve of the year 1223. It…
My Beloved Soul My son knew what it would take to change peoples hearts. He knew that in order to save you in every way, it would take his sacrifice on the cross. He knew the depth of your hurt and your unforgiveness. And so he gave himself up to the crowds, lived out his…
“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…