Romans 8:26 – In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. Prayer. I love to … Keep reading

“If the only prayer you say in your life is ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” – Meister Eckhart I can remember my spiritual director telling me that giving thanks everyday, even when times are tough for us, is one of … Keep reading

After a long spell of prayer, do not say that nothing has been gained, for you have already achieved something. For, after all, what higher good is there than to cling to the Lord and to persevere in unceasing union … Keep reading

Notice. This seems to be the word of the week. It keeps popping up in my mind. Over and over. Wake up and take notice. Notice God’s presence and action in my life. Anthony de Mello was fond of saying … Keep reading

The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. – Matthew 13:44 Meister Eckhart said … Keep reading

Sometimes words are just not enough to express our feelings. We struggle to find the right ones and they are just not there. That is true even in our prayer life. Often “we do not know how to pray as … Keep reading

Words often seem so inadequate when talking about God but once in awhile a word or phrase comes along that just grabs our hearts and we know instantly what it means. A “thin place” is just such a phrase for … Keep reading

Sometimes God speaks to me in whispers. Sometimes He shouts to get my attention. But I am not hearing God at all right now. My prayer life has been so dry. Desert dry. I find myself looking for other things … Keep reading

God answers prayers. I have two sons. They are both 20-something now. Both are employed and self-sufficient. Both are married. They do not need their mother like they used to. Which is fine. I raised them to be independent and … Keep reading

“Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous … Keep reading