How can we find the capacity to serve and carry our crosses when we feel like we’re running on empty?
Tag: Jesus
“Feed My Church”: Images From Prayer
“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.
Finding Peace in the Waiting: 5 Things God is Teaching Me
You are right where you’re meant to be right now. Don’t let the expectations of the world tell you otherwise.
How do we surrender and find peace and purpose right where we are? Here’s what God has been teaching me.
One High Priest, One Sacrifice
Christ–the one High Priest and one Sacrifice–acts through the priests of His Catholic Church. When the priest consecrates the bread and wine, it is Jesus who offers Himself to us, saying: “This is my Body, which is given up for you.” And when we go to Confession, it is Jesus who says: “Your sins are forgiven–go in peace.”
The Home of My Soul
My shoes clap on the sidewalk and my backpack thumps in rhythm as I walk, humming the song singing in my head and pounding through my feet: “God, you are good to me, good to me…” I reach the road and a map of Franciscan University—and remember the first time I had looked at it,…
My Testimony Part 3: Our Living Spirit
If you missed part 2, you can read it here. College: Discovering the Power of the Spirit There are so many amazing stories I could tell from my precious years at Franciscan University. Now that I’m graduating with my B.A. in writing (and in the midst of this pandemic nonetheless), I will always treasure those…
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…
Today’s Reading: Jesus Understands Us
A reminder for today—Jesus lived life as a human just like us, so he understands the struggles we’re going through. We can always come to Him without fear or shame. Heb 2:14-18: “Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; therefore, he had to become like his brothers and sisters in…
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…
Today’s Reading: To Love and Be Loved
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…
Beloved Dreamer 