originally posted on Women Youth Apostles A month or two ago, I remember one night I was rocking my son to sleep. He was having a tough time falling asleep on his own so I took him into my arms and sat us in the rocking chair. With each rock back and forth, and as…… Continue reading Go To Your Inner Room
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Union with God
Now I understand well that what unites our soul most closely to God is our self-denial; that is, joining our will to the will of God. This is what makes the soul truly free, contributes to profound recollection of the Spirit, and makes all life’s burdens light, and death sweet. —St. Faustina (Diary, 462)
Lesson of Humility
It’s only day 1 and Pope Francis is already doing work and changing lives. Mine included. I love him already as a father-figure… is that odd? Today has been a huge lesson of humility for me. Some of my thoughts included the settling reality of yesterday’s events, other thoughts were Pope Francis’ agenda for his…… Continue reading Lesson of Humility
Make Your Home in Me
Just two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to get away to the mountains once again for a few days. Not with my community as I did weeks prior, but with fellow youth ministers of the Arlington Diocese that I am so blessed to be working alongside in the vineyard. On retreat, we were privileged…… Continue reading Make Your Home in Me
Show Me
“So let me go like a leaf upon the water. Let me brave the wild currents flowing to the sea. And I will disappear into a deeper beauty. But for now just stay with me. God, for now just stay with me.”
This House You're Building 