Yesterday I had my monthly Lay Dominican meeting. During Mass, the Homily focused on prayer. Father talked about how we can underestimate the power of prayer and that it is essential to the Christian life. It is the focus, along with the Sacraments, of the Christian path. It was then that I felt like God …
7 Quick Takes-Early October Edition
-1- This week we started Fr. Barron and Word on Fire's, http://www.wordonfire.org, new Catholicism series that focuses on the New Evangelization. Just like the first Catholicism series, it is rich and beautiful. This particular study is much shorter and has a discussion and homework element. The aim is to get Catholics sitting in the pews …
Giving Up Coffee, Again
So here's the thing, I love coffee. Okay, maybe I like the sugar, cream, and syrups that make coffee taste good to me. I am not a black coffee drinker. I need sugar and a flavored creamer, or better yet, a pumpkin spice latte, or white chocolate mocha to really enjoy coffee. My addiction to …
Amazed and Thankful
I know that I am doing something right in moments like the one I experienced this afternoon. My two year old daughter came up to me and handed me a cross shaped piece of pumpkin vine. She pointed to it and said, "Jesus". My heart melted and I was so proud. These are moments that …
Swimming the Depths 