The heart of all worship is sacrifice.” Pope Benedict XVI This is my second attempt to write this post. Because, let’s be honest, fasting is hard. I sought to write about the self-denial practice before, with the plan of reflecting…
The heart of all worship is sacrifice.” Pope Benedict XVI This is my second attempt to write this post. Because, let’s be honest, fasting is hard. I sought to write about the self-denial practice before, with the plan of reflecting…
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by the clutter at home and constant stuff that seems to occupy your personal spaces? I know I do. Excessive paperclips. Coins from other countries. Trinkets. Bags. Books. Dishes. Clothes. Toiletries. Candles. Mementos. An endless accumulation…
Do you ever struggle in the journey of trying to stay healthy? I find myself fluctuating between two resolutions: avoid all unhealthy foods and exercise every day to try your best to eat healthy but don’t become obsessed with what you eat and…
How often have you heard someone say, “He has so much of his father in him,” or, “she reminds me so much of her mother”? Along with the genetic links in our appearances, we often behave and think in ways…
Do you ever feel like you are grappling with God? As if you have a clear idea of how you want things to go, and all you need to do is to get God on board with you and your…
Does your home bring you joy? I’m curious about the aspects of our home life that satisfy us. I take pleasure in decorating and bringing quirky, creative décor into my home. I know others delight in the kind of hospitality…
I cannot pinpoint when my journey of inner healing began. Born a sinner, the Lord has surely been working behind the scenes in drawing me closer to His heart from my very first breath. Along this path, I’ve noticed surprising…
It’s a hard thing that everyone’s world has been turned upside down. No one is exempt, not even the President himself. Everyone has to keep distance from those around us, and we all are vulnerable to a virus that will…
I have alarming news to share with you, friend: there is a deadly virus infecting the planet. Thousands sick, hundreds dead. You, too, are at risk. Thus, you are confined to your house. You may not leave…ever. Should you venture…
I like telling people that I started dancing when I was in the womb, that I’m pretty sure my mom gave birth to me as I was in the middle of a salsa double spin, making me literally born to…
