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You Are Gift
“Father, they are your gift to me.” // John 17: 24 (From Gospel for the Memorial of St. Bernard) I quickly opened the envelope addressed with my name and began...
Am I Ready to Give It All?
Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow...
You Are Invited
Let whoever is simple turn in here; To the one who lacks understanding, she says, Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I have mixed! // Proverbs 9:4-5 One of...
A Response of Receptivity
Therefore I will judge you, house of Israel, each one according to his ways, says the Lord GOD. // Ezekiel 18:30 As a teacher, I enjoy the buzz of anticipation...
Exceedingly Beautiful
No one looked on you with pity or compassion to do any of these things for you. // Ezekiel 16:5 “It’s time for us to stop living like abandoned orphans.” ...
Life Begins in Christ
He replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” // Luke 11:28 I was one of the last of my friends to get married....
The Courage to Speak Out
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother.” // Matthew...
Becoming Like Children
[T]urn and become like children. // Matthew 18:3 “LUNCH TIME!!” my little one blurted out as the bells rang during the time of consecration at Mass. I was shocked and...
Skin Care In Prayer
Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her a reward of her labors, and let her works praise her at...
Strengthened by His Body and Blood
He got up, ate, and drank; then strengthened by that food, He walked forty days and forty nights to the mountain of God, Horeb. // 1 Kings 19:8 We rolled...
How do I Die?
“Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” // John 12:24 I...
Every Hour is His Hour
“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” // Matthew 25:13 (from readings for Memorial of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) I became aware of...