faith journey
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It has been 29 days since I began listening, reflecting, and conversing with the Lord. Skeptics would say, “You can’t possibly hear God’s voice.” And they are right. I can’t. But I have become aware of tensions that exist, tensions that were once hidden, tucked away in my subconscious. There have been realisations. So what Read more
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Today, the 1st of January, is a new beginning, and the Church celebrates the Feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Calling Mary Mother of God is not about Mary, but about Jesus. This feast reminds me that Jesus is fully God and fully human. I usually begin the year with resolutions and goal-setting. Read more
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As I look back on the past twelve months, I wonder if the steps I took and the decisions I made have been pleasing to You. Thanks to the patience and support of friends, I found myself becoming more courageous. This past year has been about truth-telling about opening up to others, learning to trust, Read more
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I spent an afternoon catching upwith an old friend. What surprised mewas that the fervent ChristianI thought I knewdid not mention You at all. Instead, he spoke at lengthabout the latest course he had attended—one that claimed to develop telekinesis. He was fascinated.Being in a place filled with peoplewho displayed extraordinary abilities,it seemed he became Read more
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Lord, the words from today’s Gospel catch my attention: “It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit…” “Prompted by the Spirit, he came to the Temple…” Simeon did not act on impulse. He lived attentively— listening, waiting, responding. Something stirs within me. A desire to live more intentionally. To want a life that Read more
In Moments Like This 