Writings for the Journey

From day to day our lives can fall into a routine. One day blends into the next as the weeks, months and even years go by. Sometimes we wonder if God is doing anything new in us. Then all of a sudden as we climb step by step, we find ourselves on top of the mountain....

The sign of human life is related to our breathing. Most of the time we are unaware of this process. We do become aware of it when we have a cold. Sometimes our throat tickles, which can bring on a coughing spell. Our breath does also have something to do with our...

When we consider the mystery that we are the sons and daughters of God, we can look to Mary who was named the “Mother of God” by one of the early church counsels. She embodies the mystery that humanity and divinity can coexist in our human nature. She totally belongs...

Many times we forget to start our morning without first thanking God for the gift of life. Our God is the creator of our life and the source of each breath that we breathe. By taking time to be grateful to God, we begin our day on a wavelength the puts us in touch...

Most of us live by our calendars going from one engagement to another. Certain personality types concentrate on what will be happening mainly in the future. They can be so focused on their plans for the future that they are really not present in what is happening now....

“I am giving you a heart of flesh and not a heart of stone.” If your heart is open to receive the love of his heart, Jesus wants to share his love with us. All he requires is a trust that his love is there for us. The love of his heart reaches all peoples, difference...

We know that breathing and our awareness of breathing in and out are important in helping us stay in the present moment. Our breath is a sign of the life God has given us and God’s gift in enabling us to stay alive. The word for breath in Hebrew is the same word for...

In this noisy and pressured world silence can be golden. It is not easy to come by. Our minds are high wired to receive the latest news, the latest styles, the latest conflicts from around the world, the latest natural disasters etc. We o this information at our...

Pope Leo has set a few priorities which he has shared with us. His ministry encompasses serving the church that is catholic with a “c” and a “C.” Catholic with a small “c” means universal. Pope Leo wants to relate to all of the peoples of the world. He is meeting and...

These were the first words of our new Pope Leo. They show us one of his top priorities. He wants to be a peacemaker. His appearance reflects a man who is at peace with himself. How does he nurture peace within himself? Is striving for peace part of his spiritual...