Today’s reading is something all of us should refocus on. It’s so easy to get lost in one’s own worries and interests, whether school, work, or other projects, when all our souls need is to love and be loved. “Brothers and sisters: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation…
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Unity in the Eucharist
As a Catholic, the Eucharist is very dear to my heart, and it saddens me that other Christians don’t get to experience this incredible mystery. It is such an incredible gift. God gives Himself to us in a very beautiful and intimate way—literally gives Himself to us, body and blood. Personally, I am very much…
God Loves You—Talk with Him!
In case you haven’t yet heard this yet, or need a reminder: Jesus loves you. Always, no matter what, without limitation. He’s real, and He’s always waiting for you to let Him into your life. He died on the cross–endured so much suffering–to pay our debt and to allow us to come home, and He…
YOU are God’s Treasure: Respect Yourself
Our sexuality is a gift from God to be guarded and respected. The marital act is a beautiful gift which is meant to be highly respected as only given to the one you promise your life to, who promises their life to you.
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…
A Prayer of Peace and Trust
One day as I was sitting in Adoration before the blessed Eucharist, trying to let go of my anxieties about the day, God put this prayer in my heart. I can turn back to this to remind me to trust Him, to focus on loving and following Him and to let Him take care of…
Going Home: The Book Of Numbers & The Resurrection
Last Lent (the 40 days of preparation for Easter), I decided to start reading the Bible every day again, and read it from start to finish. As Easter was nearing, I was just finishing up reading Numbers, as the Israelites near Canaan. I thought it was so appropriate then—but even though it’s not Easter time…
Redemptive Suffering & The Book of Judges
Today I wanted to share with you a reflection I wrote last month. I was reading Judges and listening to a talk by Dr. Scott Hahn (Theology Professor at Franciscan University), “Making Sense of Suffering.” It’s a topic we all struggle with at one time or another. In his talk, Scott Hahn explains how, as…
Why Beloved Dreamer?
Christ loves me—He loves all of us—just the way we are. Little else matters because His love is all we need. It’s easy to get lost in endless questions, but the truth is: we don’t need all the answers.
Beloved Dreamer 