Where Are You Today, Lord?

For those loved ones left behind, God gives us hope of eternal life. For those who have died, God gave Himself. Here is yet another comforting take on that beginning: A Benedictine Priest – Bede Griffith’s short video reflecting on death described the positive side of death with the prospect of an “unconditional love that … Continue reading "…It’s Just the Beginning"

Christian mysticism is seeking the hidden God.  My Theology professor has emphasized “mysticism is individual and unique.  It is based upon people’s life stories.”  What God is calling to one may not be heard by another.  During Masses, we tune in to the Gospel or the priest’s homily but we may hear or feel differing … Continue reading "…I See You Lord"

Sometimes I am overwhelmed at how easy it is to see the hand of God moving about humanity and within my own experiences, but then there are other times it seems I cannot find Him.  It’s not that He is not there, it’s just I am not taking time to focus.  Whether I can see Him … Continue reading "…The Heart Sees"

In June of 2012, I took an impromptu trip with my oldest brother who is a long distance transportation specialist. Somehow, the idea of visiting with him and his family put me in the front seat of his tractor trailer.  At the time, I was feeling like things were amiss somewhere and I felt the … Continue reading "…New Perspective of Time"

My professor stated “all Christians are mystics.”  Wait. What? Really? She explained that simply by praying, reading Scripture, and going to Mass creates a dialogue between the reader and God.  I think in addition to those we also have – educating our children in faith,  reading Christian feeds, reading mystical quotes from Saints throughout the … Continue reading "…Seeking His Face"

So many people have the definition of freedom wrong.  We are free. Free to make choices that affect ourselves, yes. But so many people believe that freedom is allowing them to do whatever they want regardless of the consequences to themselves or to the effect to other people.  If that effect is goodness, kindness, justice, … Continue reading "…Let Freedom Reign"

This morning I was up very early. While quietly puttering around my kitchen and waiting on my toast, I noticed the reflection of the crucifix on my dining room wall.  I turned East to see the sun shining through the bay windows in the kitchen. Upon one of the windows I have a 3” sacramental … Continue reading "…In the Shadow of His Wings"

Once again, I received some great advice from a dear friend.  She was helping me sort through some work related choices.  As we discussed fear of the unknown, finances and reasons for making choices that may seem to be out of desperation, she sent me words that touched my soul.  She truly is a gift … Continue reading "…Seeking Depth"

“Now during the fourth watch of the night, which is to say the darkest time of the night, Jesus comes walking on the sea. This is meant to be an affirmation of his divinity: just as the spirit of God hovered over the waters at the beginning, so Jesus hovers over them now. So he says … Continue reading "…Participate In The Divine"

I recently heard that God could be described as the sun.  The sun sends us warmth and life -giving light but if we went into it we would be consumed.  Because of our nature, we may not behold The Face of the Father physically, but He is with us, He is within us and He … Continue reading "…Staring At The Sun"