by Catherine | Mar 5, 2013 | Blog, Faith, Uncategorized
I always feel so sad when I hear people attack Christianity by saying things like “of course it can’t be true…can you imagine how horrible it would be if something this horrible were true?” And I hear this fairly frequently. Then again, I feel...
by Catherine | Dec 15, 2012 | Advent, Blog, Faith, Thoughts, Uncategorized
I’ve been mulling over the old song “I heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” For some time I’ve thought that the most poignant words were “For hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good will towards men.” Poignant because it is so...
by Catherine | May 1, 2012 | Blog, Books, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts, Uncategorized
My current lifestyle doesn’t leave room for much of what is commonly understood as “spiritual discipline.” There’s simply no silence or solitude to be found, and I am not the master of my schedule, my diet, my sleep, and in many respects, my...
by Catherine | Apr 26, 2012 | Blog, Books, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts, Uncategorized
I read this recently and I loved the idea – the way it turns a daily task into a spiritual goal. I’ve been trying it. “A table can be so many things – from a desk to an altar. It is around the table that we gather for meals. At the table we...
by Catherine | Apr 19, 2012 | Blog, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts, Uncategorized
Over fifteen years ago I set for myself a goal that I still have today – to keep both my eyes and my heart open. By eyes open I mean looking at things as they really are, no matter how hard the truth may be, never sugar coating or escaping. By heart open I mean...
by Catherine | Apr 17, 2012 | Blog, Thoughts, Uncategorized
Before having children I knew exactly what kind of mother I was going to be, and I very carefully honed the skills I would require. I imagined myself entrusted primarily with shy, sweet, sensitive daughters who needed gentle encouragement and patient engagement. These...
by Catherine | Apr 13, 2012 | Blog, Reflections, Thoughts, Uncategorized
It is not easy for me to stop my mind from wandering and focus on what my body is doing this moment but today I manage to reign in my thoughts for a few seconds and notice. Notice that I am sitting in a rocking chair, gliding softly back and forth, holding my...
by Catherine | Apr 12, 2012 | Blog, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts, Uncategorized
Springtime is here and my house is full of flowers. And I mean full of flowers. I’ve counted over 70 tulips that have burst into song somewhere in the yard and over half of those have made it into a bouquet in my kitchen or living room. Then there is the...
by Catherine | Apr 8, 2012 | Blog, Faith, Uncategorized
Glory to God in the highest And peace to His people on earth Lord God, Heavenly King, Almighty God and Father We worship You We give You thanks We praise You for Your glory Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father Lord God, Lamb of God You take away the sins of the...
by Catherine | Apr 6, 2012 | Blog, Faith, Reflections, Uncategorized
The hardest part of our climb is here. Watch and pray. Watch and pray. Today we sit at the cross and try to remain there. For us, in the modern West, the danger is not in the physical staying, but in the mentally and emotionally staying. What will we see and hear and...
