Sometimes prayer is simply my soul reminding my material self who she is, why she is here, and her deepest hopes and intentions for this earthly adventure. A return to the truth to live the truth.
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Every day, I wake up and have the choice: ego or soul, trust or self-reliance? I know the way I would like to see, to live, to experience this human spiritual journey. And yet, for whatever reason I still struggle to fully trust my soul and God with the import
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The Christmas bells peel. The Sun anoints in dappled light, forging rays into haloes. Mary perfumes the air of roses. Angels gather in the eaves to intone a novena of hope. Quick, light the lamps within the Cathedral that I am. God has arrived. (Of course You are always here and always will be, as promised) I
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Ultimately, all we really have for certain in this world is our soul and its mystical connection to God. At some juncture on the human spiritual journey, we awaken to this spiritual truth. The enlightenment often comes when we are faced with our own human limitations, or we find ourselves
Continue ReadingThere are so many definitions and expectations surrounding the spiritual discipline of prayer. What is the right way to pray? Does it work? Are there better pray-ers than others? How often and for how long should I pray? It can feel daunting and defeating trying to say the perfect prayer
Continue ReadingBeloved, If I could ask of You one thing, what would it be? To see into the future Or maybe to return again the way from which I came. A peek at Your Love Plan, Or to shadow a day-in-the-life of the great I AM. Answers would be nice, to Life's impossible questions— The truth of Time, And
Continue ReadingThis morning began quite ordinary, as miracles do. A walk in the emerald wood. Until the skies opened And the Spirit revealed Herself swathed in the wind. A squirrel, a pair of chipmunks and a bluejay stopped what they were doing and sat in rapt attention As I received my raindrop baptism. How quickly the ordinary
Continue ReadingGod says: Can we finally begin now? Become who I know you to be Your soul knows the way Be content with the smallest gestures— the sun rising, a cup of vervain, the hummingbird returned Smile instead of clench, even when Life has you under her thumb See how many times you can fall in love, Every day. Say
Continue ReadingTheology: An evolving understanding of God and of God's relationship with the world. my theology Made by and for love. Entrusted with the Image. Originally blessed, not cursed. Here on divine assignment—A sacred mission My soul is who I am. God answers to many names. The last line of THE STORY has already been inked: Goodness prevails. Faith begins: "Dear God, I trust
Continue ReadingThis week marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. These handful of final Winter weeks before the daffodils herald Spring are an invitation for me to tuck in and take stock of where I am, where I would like to be going and what gives my life true
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