In Moments Like This

God the master of time, never gives the future. He gives only the present, moment by moment.

  • Day 12 – the cry of the poor

    The Lord hears the cry of the poor Today, Lord, I was placed in an uncomfortable situation. A small community of sisters shared with me their pain and the struggles of their mission. One particular incident seemed to shake not only their work, but even their sense of purpose. They shared how they had reached… Read more

  • day 11 – Credentials or Love?

    Jesus, By what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority? Today, credentials often feel like the passport to a secure future. We look to Ivy League degrees like Yale, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge. We trust professional titles such as Doctor, Engineer, Professor, Attorney. We rely on certifications – CPA, CFA, MBA.… Read more

  • Day 10 – Gaudete

    Many times, out of habit or for the love of routine, I find myself performing my faith more than being present to Your presence. At Mass, there is often an automatic Catholic switch, Mass mode, turned on. Stand. Sit. Kneel. Amen. In those moments, when I pause to check in with myself, I realise I… Read more

  • Day 9 – between good and holy

    Is it not a blessing to be surrounded by good people? Truly, it is. Yet I find myself asking—can I ask for more? Is good enough? No, I desire for them to be holy as well. Good friends make life safer, and more pleasant. Holy friends remind me of who I am called to be.… Read more

  • day 8 – pause and listen

    Lord, in the busyness of today give me moments to catch my breath, to pause and listen before I jump into action. Let my thoughts and intentions flow into acts of kindness and charity.   Friday of the 2nd week of Advent Read more