As David waited expectantly for my wise answer, I scrambled to think quickly but truthfully. I was preparing dinner one afternoon, when five-year old David came running up to me with a serious look on his face. He was always full of energy and mischief but he also had a delightful spirituality that was not…… Continue reading I Guess That Means God Is In My Feet
Tag: Religion and Spirituality
All HE Needs
We tend to rush around during Advent to get everything done before Christmas but the Church calls us to stand still in our hearts, waiting in silence, listening for the voice of God. Word sensed interiorly: You think you are building my Church With all your hectic activity. BUT You are…… Continue reading All HE Needs
Laughter, The Key to Sanity and Sanctity
Everyone has heard the cliché that laughter is the best medicine but this tidbit of wisdom is far from a trivial piece of pop culture or self-help nonsense; it has been proven scientifically that it is the hospital patients with a sense of humour who survive and thrive. I know that for me, laughter has literally…… Continue reading Laughter, The Key to Sanity and Sanctity
Self-Important Humility
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” -Ephesians 2:8,9 When many Christians think of humility and sanctity, they often think of ascetic fasting and the heroic acts of the saints but these…… Continue reading Self-Important Humility
A Surprise Gift
Today, on Vivificat, Teófilo de Jesús posted a quote by a Carthusian monk. Interestingly enough, when I tried to visit his site, Google told me to stay away because his site was infected by Malware. I don’t understand computers but this was all bogus and it was soon fixed. When I got to the site and read…… Continue reading A Surprise Gift
Sabbath Moments: The Sacrament of the Sick
Sabbath moments are a way of taking time to rest in God, to enjoy God in silence or in nature. The word sabbath comes from a Hebrew word meaning “cease.” And that is what we need to do sometimes, cease our activity and live in the moment and breathe in God. Yesterday, both my husband…… Continue reading Sabbath Moments: The Sacrament of the Sick
Spirituality: Child’s Play
A relationship to the living God is child’s play. Children are open to the Spirit in a simple and natural way; their spirituality is not only taught, it rises from within them as they listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit in their own hearts.St. Paul assures us that all men have the basic laws…… Continue reading Spirituality: Child’s Play
Listen- Silent
Psalm 46:10 – “Be still,and know that I am God. 1 Kings 19:11-13 And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a gstrong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but…… Continue reading Listen- Silent
Small Success Thursday: God Is Working Under My Radar
This week I celebrate a victory over a big issue;I have received the breathing presence of God’s grace in my life. I sense that these posts should be light, related to situations about living in grace in the real world and rejoicing in our small successes. But this week I cannot…… Continue reading Small Success Thursday: God Is Working Under My Radar
Forgiveness
Forgive, love others.. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway. The Lord’s prayer…… Continue reading Forgiveness
Practice the Presence
Brother Lawrence full name is Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (1611 – 1691). These few quotes are taken from his book Practice of the Presence of God He has a sense of humour. I was startled by this quote; it sounds thoroughly modern I was startled once again to discover that he prays exactly like I do. I…… Continue reading Practice the Presence
7 QT Friday: Images of Mary for Every Culture
I went on an image search binge this week, unearthing countless images of Mary on and from Pinterest. I collected an eclectic mixture with everything from obscure fine art, modern abstracts, old icons, stained glass, statues and even ethnic and folk art. This is a treasure trove of images, a literal feast for the visual senses, food for…… Continue reading 7 QT Friday: Images of Mary for Every Culture
Defying Reality
Think about the last time you broke a rule (a big one, not just ripping the tags off your pillows). Were you burned, or did things turn out for the best? I did not simply break a rule here and there; no, like every other human being, I continually break the most fundamental law of…… Continue reading Defying Reality
Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival
Hello, and welcome to Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival. We are a group of Catholic bloggers who gather weekly to share our best posts with each other. Thank-you for stopping by . May God bless you with his abundant joy. 3 Truths for my Children Featured on Snoring Scholar God is Transforming Our Cells Criticism of Pope Francis? Seriously?…… Continue reading Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival
7 QT Friday. God is Transforming Our Cells
God has graciously given me a second chance: After a hot, wet summer where I found it difficult to work in our gardens we were hit with a couple of cold weeks Now we have had almost two weeks of gloriously warm weather with at least one more week in the forecast. The temperature is between…… Continue reading 7 QT Friday. God is Transforming Our Cells
7 QT Friday and Modern Miracles
This is a post that is a testimony to the providence of God, to His power to perform miracles today. We have 7 acres of meandering gardens, fruit trees, pathways and areas of trees and meadows. I am grateful for warm days because I neglected my gardens this summer but I am making up for…… Continue reading 7 QT Friday and Modern Miracles
I am God’s Hands and Feet
God has no body now on earth but yours; no hands but yours; no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes through which the compassion of Christ must look out on the world. Yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good. Yours are the hands with which He is to…… Continue reading I am God’s Hands and Feet
Sunday Snippets: Holiness
Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival We are a group of Catholic bloggers who gather weekly at RAnn’s to share our best posts with each other. A Saint Lets God do All the Work God’s Ways Are Not Our Ways: Thank Heaven!
Sunday Snippets
Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival We are a group of Catholic bloggers who gather weekly at RAnn’s to share our best posts with each other. 1. 3 Truths for My Children A…… Continue reading Sunday Snippets
Sabbath Moments: Come Out of the Cave
Awareness of God Welcome to Sabbath Moments, hosted from Thoughts on Grace. Join us if you will. A few thoughts on living in the truth. I need to live in reality. I refuse to play games, wear masks and costumes to fit into a false persona which I have crafted in my own mind. T The worst possible fate for me would be…… Continue reading Sabbath Moments: Come Out of the Cave
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