HOLY SILENCE

Bleak winters and Bright Summers Falls that are crisp and Springs that brighten the spirit. There's never a time that Lacks love, save the hearts that Cry for help and souls that Search the dead. Even so, the barren ground still Holds the colorful promise That under a cold silence New green is being kept. And we, like the seasons, Return and returning, To find something deep within. A warmth, a light A sprig of peace Watered by the tears that Wash away the fear, and Give birt

What a trio they've been Taking their turns Denying their actions Reframing events Misdirecting priorities Dread-inducing tirades Demanding obedience Plotting an ignominious decline. It all began so simply, so quietly Feelings dismissed Thoughts doubted Mind questioned Heart damaged Love twisted Loyalty muddled Priorities confused. Then it worsened Belittling continued Apologies demanded Never valued Second guessed Future scrapped Confusion reigned Evidence destroyed. Their p

Each week I send a short reflection to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Read : "Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy." - Written by Saint Augustine (b. 354 - d. 430) Ponder: The Holy Spirit hears u

As we prepare for Great Lent, it is important to explore the ideas of death, judgment, heaven, and hell. It is also vital to understand that God offers us healing through sacrament, knowledge, mercy, joy, forgiveness, and love above all else. If you have a question or prayer request, please reach out here . If you can donate, please click here .

Each week I send a short reflection to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Read: "If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit who dwells in you" (Romans 8:1). Ponder: As we fast approach Great Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha, it may seem odd to be told to start thinking about Pentecost. But it makes perfect sense. First, it is important

Each week I send a short reflection to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Read: "At that time, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Symeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him . And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. "And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brou

Each week I send a short reflection to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Read: "By this we know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His own Spirit" (1 John 4:13). Ponder: Take a few minutes ... think about what this means ... the Holy Spirit is the divine gift by which believers are truly united to God ... not metaphorically but really participating in the divine life! In other words, the gift of the Spirit is not merely an exte

My soul is scattered Like ashes in the wind. Gray, dry, gaunt Drifting aloft On a cold, Cloudy day speckled with Drops of rain and Long shadows dancing on The burnt embers that have lost their glow and Chased by the howling and cheering and Jeering of faces with glee that a Life is smothered and a soul is lost. Unknown, Unwanted, Forgotten, and Forsaken There is nothing but death and The stench of failure that Strains at the irony of Eking out the one refrain That never forge

Today, we are reminded that despite the darkness of sin and the lack of understanding that it creates, we are given what we need to know and to use our God-given gifts, to seek and to share love, and to give and to receive forgiveness. If you have a question or prayer request, please reach out here . If you can help, please click here .

On this day, we learn of the very deep and personal relationship that Mary and Joseph got to have with Jesus. We also discover that we can have a distantly similar relationship with God through prayer, sacrament, and love. In other words, we get to be in the presence of God and communicate with Him every day! Ask: If you have a question or a prayer request, please reach out here . If you can, please donate by clicking here .