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Speak Through Me, Holy Spirit
I have a friend who, I believe, lets the Spirit speak through her all the time. She's so good at responding to people in conversation—at listening to them, being with...
He Might Say
I won’t attempt to put words in Our Lord’s mouth; His words are perfect as they are. Rather, let me take a moment to apply examples to His wisdom. Perhaps...
The Design of His Heart
An artist I know, an extraordinary young woman in her thirties, was happily tackled by the reality of Jesus and His Church after some serious chaos and confusion: addiction, abortion,...
His Holy Face Sees Me
"At the sight of the crowds, His heart was moved with pity . . . " (Matthew 9:36). He sees me. In my weakness. In my struggles. As I face...
It Could Be Tomorrow
I once prayed for a specific intention for seven years. I started praying earnestly for a breakthrough for someone I loved when I was fifteen and the Lord answered the...
Right Where We Are
I don’t feel like I’m doing enough . . . I lamented to my husband one evening. Our children had gone to bed, and we were unwinding after busy work...
Let Him Ferment in You
I find Matthew's Gospel today both baffling and humorous. First, Saint John the Baptist’s disciples are questioning Jesus, the Man John proclaimed as the “Lamb of God, who takes away...
Receive His Sacred Heart and Its Mercy
Do you remember your first encounter with Jesus? Saint Matthew sure does, and he shares his conversion story with us today with such simplicity. He writes his story in the...
Sift Through for Deeper Beauty
The images of the Lord, Our Lady, and some of the Saints in my office serve as reminders of my mission as a Daughter of Saint Paul. This artwork is...
Where's that Clear Sign for Me, God?
All I needed was a clear sign from God. It was really all I had been praying for. Well, actually to be more specific, I wanted the sign to come...
Bleeding Profusely, Unconscious, or Being Kidnapped
We have a rule in our house that if Mama is napping, the only acceptable reasons for waking her up are if someone is bleeding profusely, unconscious, or being kidnapped...
Keep Moving Forward
When I was a kid, I loved visiting the various California missions with my family. I was fascinated with the colorful wall designs, thick adobe buildings, and glimpses into the...
