Writings for the Journey

Some say that missing the mark is a way to understand what happens when we sin. InAndrew Lloyd Webber’s “Evita,” Eva Peron sings looking for love in all of the wrong places,I knew all of these things and experiences would not satisfy. “They are illusions. Don’t cryfor...

Thomas Merton says that prayer is mainly about an awakened heart. By this he means that aperson is open to receiving God’s love and support not only in formal prayer, but also incultivating an openness to receiving God’s promptings during the rest of the day.With an...

How can we be a bearer of joy if we ourselves are not there in experiencing joy. Maybethings can really be bothering us such as health issues, situations in our families,communities, the country, and the tragedies that are happening around the world and withmother...

Looking beyond our day-to-day activities and concerns, do we ever take time to look at theoverall picture of our lives. As we look back to reflect on what has been the turning pointsthat have brought us to this day, what stands out? I am thinking about the decisions...

One of the key gifts the saints give to us is their willingness to forgive. No one isperfect. Being perfect is not why they were made saints. The saints had theirstruggles. Even the Apostles argued, but they recognized the God-life within eachperson and did not let...

What is a basic truth that has a hold on your life? It could be, I need to fit in; I need to win atany cost; I do not feel good about myself; I always seem to come up short; nothing lastsforever; and many more. Or it could be the truth that I am especially loved...

How does God see you? Is God most concerned about how many imperfections you have asyou live this challenging life? Or does God see the wonderful person God has created andloves unconditionally, the unique person God has created?Knowing who God is, for us is so...

Our life consists most of the time in predictable happenings each day. And yet there arecertain times when events become extraordinary. We become deeply aware of what ishappening to us and around us. We could call them mystical, or as some psychologists wouldcall...

Do you have a glad heart? When you are able to see beyond your own personalpreoccupations, and have the opportunity to serve another, it might open up thepossibility. It becomes easier to experience gladness when you are able to meetanother’s needs. Think of the many...