If it was possible, I believe this particular wedding invitation would have arrived with a slew of royal trumpet-players in its wake. Or maybe twelve doves carrying satin ribbons would have gently deposited the invitation in my hands before floating off into the clouds. Or … Continue readingEverything is an Invitation
While I wish this was a post about getting exercise with children, it’s not. (Although maybe someday, I’ll write about that.) For now, I literally mean packing up everything and moving to a new home. And did I mention with an almost three year old … Continue readingMoving with Little Ones
Have you ever felt completely hopeless? Have you ever felt that the trouble you face is just too much? I think if we are honest each of us would say that we have felt this way at least once or twice. We know that we … Continue reading15 Quotes to Bring Hope During Troubled Times
Before we begin this week’s lectio divina practice, please have this Sunday’s Gospel reading in front of you. For each of the four sections below, you will want to prayerfully read the Gospel passage before reading the section. For a quick review of lectio divina, … Continue readingLectio Divina: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2016)
I’ve noticed in the last few years that when a tragic event happens there are often cries of “don’t pray!” As if prayer is a meaningless, empty exercise that helps no one. I can see how it can seem that way to people who have … Continue readingPrayer: Not Meaningless, Life Changing