Prayer has been on my mind lately. The when, the what for are sometimes difficult to come by. For example, when the weather is really rainy or it’s too cold, I don’t take a walk. My walk time each day is the biggest part of my prayer time- do you see the problem? I end… Continue reading What’s on your prayer list?
Author: Sarah
Jesus, I trust in you.
Do you ever find yourself saying those words? It’s funny, in all the events of my week, they sprang to mind more than once, and then when I was in the chapel at church, I realized that those are the words on the bottom of the Divine Mercy icon. What does that really mean to… Continue reading Jesus, I trust in you.
Three men followed a star….
Happy Epiphany! I know it’s not technically until tomorrow, but we celebrated it today in the Catholic Church’s calendar. The three wise men following a star sounds like the beginning of a joke, but if that’s true, the jokes on us because they found exactly who they were seeking- the baby Jesus. It sort of… Continue reading Three men followed a star….
A shower of unexpected blessings…
Happy New Year! Sometimes I am sad to see the year end, and other years, I am delighted. A new year comes with new possibilities, a fresh start if you need one, and the promise of the goodness to come. So today I am pondering unexpected gifts or blessings. Just this week, I have received… Continue reading A shower of unexpected blessings…
Are we there yet?
In the past week, people all over the world got in cars, trains, buses or planes to go visit family and friends for the holidays. You may have small (or not so small) children who ask the question 30 minutes into a long trip….are we there yet? When are we getting there? I am sometimes… Continue reading Are we there yet?
Are you peace-full?
It’s the end of the second week of Advent. This week was all about peace. How peaceful are you feeling at the moment? If this is the “most wonderful time of the year” there sure are a lot of grumpy people out there. I think they have lost their peace. (or their minds in holiday… Continue reading Are you peace-full?
Listen to the sound of silence.
I made my first silent retreat in 2004. It’s been 20 years that I have been spending a weekend (or two) away each year just to spend time praying with God. The first few times I went, it wasn’t as peaceful as it is now, you must practice the silence of mind and heart, it… Continue reading Listen to the sound of silence.
What’s in your hope chest?
It’s officially Advent. It’s the most busy, I mean wonderful, time of the year. In the Catholic tradition, we have Advent wreaths, and each candle/week focuses on a different element. It’s week one, so the focus of this week is hope. Jesus’ birth and the promise of Him coming again gives us hope in what… Continue reading What’s in your hope chest?
What verses or quotes are on your desk?
You may be thinking- there are not Bible verses on my desk, maybe you have inspirational sayings, or just things you would like to remember. If you are anything like me, in my line of sight right now, are several Bible verses and thoughts/sayings I have written on sticky notes. I don’t actually ponder them… Continue reading What verses or quotes are on your desk?
Give thanks to the Lord….
Today is Thanksgiving in the United States and all around the country people are gathering with family, friends, and loved ones. Often before we eat our meal, we go around and say why we are thankful, there is always a reason to be thankful. It’s been an interesting year, when is it not? This year,… Continue reading Give thanks to the Lord….