Revealing His WillI love to reflect on the Annunciation, when Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would be the Mother of God. It resonates with me for several reasons, including Mary’s fiat, or her response to the Annunciation, meaning “let it be done.” In this moment, Mary learned of God’s plan forContinue reading “How the Annunciation Reminds me of Discernment”
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Giving God Our Daily Fiat
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 Our Will or His Will?How often do you dream about the day when God reveals His plan for your life? I used to daydream of having some great epiphany. I dreamed up an elaborate scenarioContinue reading “Giving God Our Daily Fiat”
When You Need Your Mom
What a joy it is to remember that she is our mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear? St. Therese of Lisieux I think everyone to some degree wants to be like their mom. When I was growing up and even now that I’m an adult, I’m intriguedContinue reading “When You Need Your Mom”
Fiat 90 Follow-Up
Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word. Luke 1:38 Many Small SacrificesAs many of you know, I did Fiat 90 this year. I mentioned facets of it in several blog posts, but to refresh your memory, I’ll explain it again. Fiat 90 is aContinue reading “Fiat 90 Follow-Up”
An Opportunity to Surrender: A Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8 In the Thick of ItI first heard about the Coronavirus in class on the first day of the spring semester. I thought it would be just another illness that would become another currentContinue reading “An Opportunity to Surrender: A Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic”
“Let it Be Done:” Why I’m Doing Fiat 90
Then Mary turned to the servants and said to them, “Do whatever he tells you.” John 2:5 “Do whatever he tells you.”These are Mary’s last recorded words in the Bible, and they still apply to us today. She points us toward her Son and gently tells us to follow Him, doing whatever He tells usContinue reading ““Let it Be Done:” Why I’m Doing Fiat 90″
Radiant with Joy 