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Give it Away

Give it Away

Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have...
October 12, 2024
Perseverant Prayer

Perseverant Prayer

“[B]lessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” // Luke 11:28 I was beyond weary.  It had been an especially hard day during a hard week...
October 11, 2024
The Hedge of Protection

The Hedge of Protection

“When a strong man fully armed guards his palace, his possessions are safe.” // Luke 11:21  Despite the fact that I was riding the “mountaintop high” following a great youth...
October 10, 2024
Starting the Conversation

Starting the Conversation

“And I tell you, ask and you will receive: seek and you will find.” // Luke 11:9 “Mom, can I ask you a question?” I hear this question about a...
October 09, 2024
A Certain Place

A Certain Place

Jesus was praying in a certain place. // Luke 11:1 A directee of mine wanted to create a prayer space in her home, a certain corner in her bedroom. As...
October 08, 2024
Left to do the Serving

Left to do the Serving

“Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” // Luke 10:40 Lord, do You even care??...
October 07, 2024
Hold our Lady’s Hand

Hold our Lady’s Hand

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women. // Luke 1:28 (from Gospel for Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary) Fumbling in...
October 06, 2024
Will You Give Your Heart?

Will You Give Your Heart?

When he brought her to the man, the man said: "This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called 'woman,'...
October 05, 2024
Now I See You

Now I See You

“But now my eye has seen you.” // Job 42: 5  I was overseas when Dad called. “She’s okay,” he said, but I heard something behind his voice. My brothers...
October 04, 2024
My Unfiltered Self

My Unfiltered Self

O Lord, you have probed me and you know me; you know when I sit and when I stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. My journeys and my rest...
October 03, 2024
Staying in my Inner “House”

Staying in my Inner “House”

“Do not move about from one house to another.” // Luke 10:7 The sinking feeling in my stomach started as soon as I pressed “send.” I had just said yes...
October 02, 2024
Willing to be “She Who is Not”

Willing to be “She Who is Not”

God is wise in heart and mighty in strength; who has withstood him and remained whole? // Job 9:4 It’s likely because I’m a twin and spent nine months sharing...
October 01, 2024