Forgive: verb (used with object), for·gave [fer-geyv], for·giv·en, for·giv·ing.to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.).to grant pardon to (a person).to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one’s…
The life, sufferings, gifts, and miracles of Padre Pio are remarkable. He was a holy priest from an Italian Capuchin Order, mystic, stigmatist, and, as of 2006, became venerated as St. Pio of Pietrelcina. But foremost, he will always be…
I’ll have to admit that it’s challenging to live each day like I’m earnestly focused on attaining heaven. Do I want to make it past the pearly gates? Yes. But do I live every day with my eyes focused on it,…
Taking good care of ourselves seems like a basic concept that we all should’ve learned and now practice; but even in this modern age, many of us haven’t been properly taught or modeled self-care. We often focus on the basic…
Grief is complex. It cannot be taught; it is learned only by experience. People dedicate themselves to the study of grief. Occurring across different stages, every individual navigates the grief experience in their own way and in their own time.…
I was praying about a few things this week and felt as though God was asking me, “Why are you in a deficit mindset?” My prayers included petitions about things I want fixed or soothed, asking for things that haven’t…
Many things have been canceled, postponed, or reimagined in the past six months of this pandemic. I’m sure that you missed either a vacation, special event, community life in your church, or some other good things for your soul. While…
When we retreat from the noise of the world in silence, we gain a new perspective in the world.” Cardinal Sarah When we think of silence, our first response is not a positive one. We think about being asked…
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…
Love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 I have often pondered heaven. This place of eternal peace. Being in communion with the saints. Eternally in the presence of God. A state of tremendous…
