Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:8 One Year AgoEvery day with Nathan is a blessing, but today I’m feeling especially blessed. One year ago today, Nathan took me to dinner, and afterwards he played his guitar and sang “From the Ground Up” by Dan and Shay to me. Our one year anniversary is today, andContinue reading “Gift of God”
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This Sunday’s Gospel: January 26, 2020
Matthew 4:12-23 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what has been said through Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled: Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way toContinue reading “This Sunday’s Gospel: January 26, 2020”
Choosing Love: Why I’m Pro-Life
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born, I dedicated you, a prophet of the nations I appointed you. Jeremiah 1:5 I wish I could go to the March for Life tomorrow in Washington DC, but unfortunately, I have four classes on Fridays and I cannot miss them. Nevertheless,Continue reading “Choosing Love: Why I’m Pro-Life”
How the Lilies Grow
Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. Luke 12:27 Depending on our FatherYour Heavenly Father wants to take care of you. In a world that promotes self-sufficiency and praises stoicism, we find difficulty inContinue reading “How the Lilies Grow”
This Sunday’s Gospel: January 19, 2020
John 1:29-34 John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’ I did not know him, butContinue reading “This Sunday’s Gospel: January 19, 2020”
How to Pray with Expectant Faith
Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours. Mark 11:24 The Phrase that Changed my Prayer LifeIn November, Sr. Mary Gianna of the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ spoke at the Newman Center at SRU. With the other leaders andContinue reading “How to Pray with Expectant Faith”
How to Deal with Distractions During Prayer
I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Psalm 17:6 Got Distractions?We’re human, so it’s only natural that we find ourselves distracted while we pray from time to time (or often), but that’s okay! Every time I pray, it isn’t long before IContinue reading “How to Deal with Distractions During Prayer”
“With Whom I Am Well Pleased:” Understanding the Baptism of Our Lord
After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:16-17 DidContinue reading ““With Whom I Am Well Pleased:” Understanding the Baptism of Our Lord”
A Glorious New Morning: My Marian Consecration Journey
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son,” and then he said to the disciple, “Behold your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. John 19:26-27 A Glorious New Morning on the First of the YearIn aContinue reading “A Glorious New Morning: My Marian Consecration Journey”
Surrender: A Reflection on My SLS 20 Experience
Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they may also be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world. John 17:24 Made for MissionIn this Bible verse, Jesus prays that we can be with Him.Continue reading “Surrender: A Reflection on My SLS 20 Experience”
Radiant with Joy 