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Faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
As a child, I loved to read a book we had about the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, which we hear in today's First Reading. (Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95)...
Pause and Listen
Am I the only one counting the days left in Lent? It’s a little embarrassing how weary I’ve become with fasting and the liturgical season meant to make me rely...
Protector of Christ, Protector of Us
My hometown cathedral houses a beautiful statue of the Holy Family. The statue depicts the Child Jesus standing in front of Mary and Joseph. Mary's hands are folded in prayer...
When You Look into His Eyes
[devotion based upon the readings for Year B] We’re almost there, sisters. It’s the final Sunday before Palm Sunday and Holy Week—can you believe it? How are you holding up?...
Bewailing My Limitations
"Nicodemus, one of their members who had come to him earlier, said to them, 'Does our law condemn a person before it first hears him and finds out what he...
The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted
My dad died before he could walk me down the aisle. This was the first thought that came to my heart when I heard the words, “Daddy died,” from my...
Not So Unlovable
I slid into the pew before the Blessed Sacrament, woeful and heavy-hearted. I needed to go to Confession but hadn’t yet had the chance. I’d come to pray, but sat...
Take Up Your Mat and Walk
“Do you want to be well?” he asked. (John: 5:6) Six words. A simple question. But what do I answer? Yes, Lord. Of course I want to be well. To...
Sorrow Will be Healed with Joy
One restless night, while on a silent retreat a few years ago, my heart was experiencing a lot of pain. I tend to pray when I can’t sleep, and that...
The Miracle-Working God
My stubborn heart often has a hard time accepting the reality of things. For example, if someone hurts me, I will hold on to the fabricated, idealistic version of that...
A Good Cry
A couple of months ago, I received word that someone I love dearly was in the hospital. It was midday when I got the news, and I was working. I...
Be Open for the Unexpected
When I read the daily devotions, if the First Reading is from the Old Testament, I admittedly tend to skim the reading—"iniquity . . . offer bullocks . . ....
