“Everything is grace”- Saint Therese of Lisieux Lent: is a period of joyfully stripping off dead, dried up burdens and masks so I might have the capacity to receive grace. Sound complicated? It is rather simple, too simple. Everything about God is simple and natural. We are the ones in our pride who complicate our relationship to Him. I am a typical…… Continue reading Published in Huffpost Lent: Surrendering to Grace
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Moments of Grace Shining Through Stained Glass
“Everything is grace” Saint Therese of Lisieux But how do we receive grace? Simple. Everything about God is simple and natural. We are the ones in our pride who complicate our relationship to Him. Although Jesus surprised me by suddenly appearing in my life at 16, I tried too hard afterwards to grow in the spiritual life. I read all the complicated…… Continue reading Moments of Grace Shining Through Stained Glass
7 Quick Takes Friday
It’s time to connect with other Catholic bloggers over at Jen’s It is Lent, the time to draw closer to God, to open the door to our heart . As we focus on the voice of God, we begin to hear His whispers and His desire to love us and communicate with us. We stand…… Continue reading 7 Quick Takes Friday