Tag Archives: purpose

You aren’t meant to Suffer alone

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

Rubens – Simon of Cyrene As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. Luke 23:26 By: Ashley … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Letting Go and Letting God – Reflecting on Theotokos

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

What happened to Mary turns our attention to Jesus Christ, the only Mediator of salvation, and helps us to see life as a loving plan with which we must cooperate responsibly. Mary is not only a model of the call, … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

From Panic Attacks to Freedom in God Part II

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life.  Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died;  this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

My Five Wounds

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

Matthias Grunewald – Crucifixion panel Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.  John 1:29   Beloved, I took on the sins of the world.  My 5 wounds show this.  The world has fallen and … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Divine Hope

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

Christ at Emmaus – Rembrant   7/15/17 Beloved, Do you still not trust me?  Take the Road to Emmaus with Me.  When I encountered my disciples on that road they stated, “we had hoped that he was the one who … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Little Girl Get Up

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official’s house arrived and said, “Your daughter has died; why trouble the teacher any longer?”  Disregarding the message that was reported, Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid; … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Christ the King

Posted on November 21, 2016 by

  “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.”  Matthew 13:45-46 Today is the Feast of Christ the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Ordinary Gifts

Posted on January 7, 2014 by

“If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world ablaze!” -St. Catherine of Sienna Have you ever wondered what it is you are called to do?  What is your purpose?  I have wondered that often throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment