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Prayer Beyond a To-Do Item
One of the topics that I’m most commonly asked to speak on as a Catholic evangelist is prayer. And it makes sense since I wrote a testimonial/devotional book on prayer....
His Gentle Promise
Though I’ve never had a piece of land to call my own, I have grown to love gardening. In recent years, my apartment balcony container garden has been such a...
Ridiculous Greatness of Heart
The following prayer, it is said, was found near the body of a dead child in the Ravensbrück concentration camp during World War II: O Lord, remember not only men...
Right After I Lost It
I just lost it. Three kids were having a full-on meltdown. I was trying to make dinner after a long day of patient care. They were hungry, and I wasn't...
It's Time to Bloom
My three year old bounds onto my bed, yelling loudly, “Mom! Can I cuddle you??” an inch from my face. I smile and nod. She slips under the covers and...
Why, Lord?
I've prayed quite a few "why" prayers lately. Lord, why is my daughter suffering? Why did that relationship hurt so badly? Why must I struggle to find a community of...
That Painful Face to Face
I closed my eyes in prayer, and after a few minutes, I imagined Jesus with me. I spoke to Him about my day and in my mind’s eye, He placed...
Freedom Lies Beyond the Veil
I often find myself thinking about freedom, seeking greater freedom. At those times I turn to the gift of the Spirit dwelling within me. Where the Spirit of the Lord...
Cinnamon Roll Glory
Unsure of whether I was too late, I parked outside my favorite coffee shop, hoping to grab a Sunday morning cinnamon roll. As I made my way to the line,...
Shining This Little Light of Mine
I was in Kindergarten, and my favorite day of the week had arrived: Sunday. Not only would there be donuts and orange juice after Mass, but I'd also get to...
Remain Hopeful and Be Encouraged
Many years ago, someone close to me was involved in a serious car accident. It changed her life dramatically as she suffered a closed-head injury as well as other serious...
A Passionate Recommitment of Love
I was driving on the 405 North in Los Angeles; it was the summer of 2018 and the scandals of our beloved Church were raging all over the news. I...
