A Catholic couple. Searching for God in the ordinary. Helping others do the same.
A few months ago I found myself in a bit of desolation (well, maybe more than a bit). Sadness would overtake my spirit and, without any reason, tears would well. My hubby would come home to a wife with mascara stained cheeks. No energy. In bed by 7pm. ‘Blah’ was how I saw the world….
As a permanent deacon for our diocese, the bishop assigned me to assist the chaplain at one of our senior living centers. This particular center boasts a very large campus and serves a spectrum of needs. From stand alone private homes to apartments, assisted nursing to a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit. One evening, my rounds took…
I started praying the Litany of Trust; a powerful prayer similar to the Litany of Humility but… uplifting and hopeful. They are both beautiful in their own right but the Litany of Trust is just hitting my heart in a different way. Recently, I found the companion book, Jesus, I Trust in You: A 30-Day…
Not looking to change the world… just become holy. Not trying to start a movement… just become holy. Not hoping to create a member group… just become holy. Listen, I can’t get holy on my own. None of us can. There is a reason God created us to be in community – to help each…