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 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...
