Peace springs forth from faith. It is a calmness in the midst of a storm that reassures us that we are not alone and that God has everything in hand. Peace is not a guarantee that everything will work out as we want it to, but it is a promise that God’s plan will be fulfilled through us if we believe. … Continue readingThe Best Gift from Jesus
The Value of a Gift Prayer is a powerful gift. Perhaps you have not thought of prayer in terms of a gift. The interesting thing about gifts is that in order for them to be useful, each needs to be: Received, Opened, and Used. Leave … Continue readingThe Value of Novenas [and Remembering to Actually Pray Them]
Who knew that these weekly visits would become my number one most important survival tool? It was as if Jesus timed my discovery of Adoration just in time for the exceedingly difficult years that would follow, unknown to me of course. … Continue readingHere I am, Lord…Broken
26 years ago my husband, Chris, and I decided to take the leap and swim the Tiber. He suggested we start praying for God to place people in our lives who could help us navigate the waters. Little did he realize God, in His Divine … Continue readingBuild One Another Up
Prayer shouldn’t be that hard, should it? After all, it is (among other things) a conversation with God. I’m a chatterbox. It should be easy for me to natter away all day and all night.
But theory is a lot easier than the practical… … Continue readingSneaking Prayer into the Everyday