It’s time for me to prepare for martyrdom. Dramatic intro? Maybe. But it’s also deeply true. I’ve come to learn in my discernment that in every state in life vocation there is an element of martyrdom. A radical laying down…
It’s time for me to prepare for martyrdom. Dramatic intro? Maybe. But it’s also deeply true. I’ve come to learn in my discernment that in every state in life vocation there is an element of martyrdom. A radical laying down…
We made it through the desert, alleluia. Christ is Risen! And as we enter into this new liturgical season, the season of renewal and restoration, the season of renewing our Baptismal vows by committing once again to living out those…
For Beans: 1 can black beans½ packet taco seasoning (or about 1 ½ Tbs)1 cup waterSalt and pepper, to taste Tortillas: I use this method for making homemade corn tortillas. Optional Toppings: Onion, dicedFresh CornAvocado, sliced or dicedLettuceSalsaCheeseSour cream Directions:
I was sick most of this past week, too exhausted to do much more than sleep. Of course, I was also too busy at first to recognize why everything felt off. I had too many things to check off on…
This past weekend, while sitting in the church, overwhelmed by the busyness of Lenten preparations (amid family emergencies) and overcome by an abundance of beauty God was pouring into my heart, I was reflecting on Our Lady’s tears. Specifically, those…
For the month of January, leading up to the start of Lent, we’re spending some time exploring and expanding on the overall themes for this year, for this ministry and the Church in the United States as a whole. We’re…
Powered by RedCircle God doesn’t love halfheartedly. He gives His heart wholly, completely, totally to us and for our salvation. He asks that our response is to trust Him completely, love Him entirely. But one of the things that’s striking…
I’ve learned by now that there are different degrees of inadequate rest, and all of these affect my life in different ways. I can go a few weeks under the high stress of a family emergency (or multiple) and recover…
“We needed this rain.” It’s most often a topic of conversation when the ground has been parched and the vegetable garden is starting to look a bit wilty and the meadow hasn’t been muddy in a while. And then the…
How does one give advice on rest when they’re not resting well? Because I’m not resting well. It’s a priority on Sundays, to be sure—though somehow, even on Sundays lately, I’m running late on my daily prayers, dragging myself through…
