God is not confined to our hopes or limited to our prayers. God can find us on any road, can meet us on any path. And at an hour least expected, God can bring us home. (Pat Kozak, CSJ, religious consultant)
God works in such quiet, small, and unseen ways that we can easily overlook God’s presence if we don’t pay attention. (J. D. Long-Garcia, senior editor, America Media)
We cannot heal the whole world, but we can multiply the little we have been given. (Diana Gaillardetz, religious educator)
Perhaps the answer God wants to make to our prayers for miracles isn’t “yes” or “no”, but “wait, there is so much more your could want.” (Michelle Francl-Donnay, chemistry professor and spiritual writer)
Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. (Psalm 90:14)
God’s creation sings in the ordinary experience of every day, each part of creation a voice in the chorus of worship of our Creator. (Michael Peterson, OSB, musician and chaplain, College of St. Benedict)
If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is “thank you”, it will be enough. (German philosopher Meister Eckhart, d. 1328) A little more than a month ago, I read an Advent reflection of Mary deTurris Poust in which she highlighted the importance of daily expressions of gratitude. She suggested writing three … More Gratitude
Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come The glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, And thick clouds cover the peoples But upon you the Lord shines And over you appears his glory. (Isaiah 60:1-2) Today, we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany. Coming toward the end of the … More Seeing and Being the Light
Being still is not necessarily ceasing all activity; it is ceasing to play God by controlling every aspect of life. (Ilia Delio, OSF)
As you celebrate Christmastide with your family, you may want to reflect on one or more of these questions: Q. When has the birth of a child brought joy and gladness to you or those you love? (Luke 1:14) Q. Joseph and Mary had to travel to Joseph’s ancestral home for a census. If you … More Merry Christmas!
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
The intersection of faith and life.
