“Feed my sheep.” The words penetrate deep into me. Something powerful shivers within me…
Several months ago, the Lord shared with me this powerful image of how He will preserve His Church–even if the world may seem to be crumbling down.
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Old Testament Wrath: Vengeful God or Human Perception of Love?
Why did the human writers of the Old Testament often perceive God as vengeful?
Because they felt the shame of their sins–and assumed they had to earn God’s love.
Consuming Purity: A Eucharistic Poem
The first snowfall is flawless,
A blanket of white, blinding, bliss;
Purity untouched by the footprints of man,
By the messy footprints of everyday trespasses.
For a time, for a brief time, in the morning light, it glistens,
Crystals of ice, like glittering particles of gems.
I want to take it all in, to wrap it round me, to consume it,
I want this beauty to consume me within it. …
A Letter to My Protestant Friends
First of all, thank you. Thank you for your passion for the faith and dedication to Christ. Thank you for your love for God and your zeal for sharing His gospel that I often admire. As for us Catholics, I am truly sorry if any of us have acted in any uncharitable way or have said or done anything that is not in accordance with Christ’s teaching. However, being as such, these actions don’t accurately represent the intention of the Church or her true teachings, which I truly believe are faithful to the teachings of Christ.
7 Steps to Make Prayer a Priority
A daily prayer life is essential to developing a relationship with God, and it is the foundation upon which all other virtues stand. Through prayer, we learn to put God first and to always rely on Him. Here are 7 tips to make prayer a daily priority…
Healthy Habits
We all know we should practice healthy habits to take care of our bodies like getting better sleep, eating healthy, and exercising–but each of these are also symbolic of how we ought to take care of our souls.
Why Life is Worth Living
One day, I was enjoying a nice nap–but then I woke up. I knew it was time to get up, but I was so comfortable… I was about to start fighting that internal battle like usual. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. But in that moment God whispered a wonderful bit of inspiration…
Semester in Austria
So, I stopped posting these past few months, and here’s why… I’ve been studying abroad in Austria! The picture above is of the old Cartesian monastery which I and about 200 other students called home. I decided that I would not be writing posts over this semester because I wanted to stay focused on school…
Jesus Thirsts for Love
No matter what, Jesus loves you and me, individually, infinitely more than we can imagine. It is true, it is real, and yet somehow easy to forget, which is why we must always come to Jesus, talk to Him in prayer, and especially listen to Him in the words of the Bible and in our…
10 Important Spiritual Reminders
Here are 10 important facts and suggestions about living a Christian life, which I have learned through friends, family, teachers, and spiritual books. They are things that I often need to remind myself, so perhaps these are things you need to be reminded of today too: 1. Cast all your anxieties on him for he…
Beloved Dreamer 