A Catholic couple. Searching for God in the ordinary. Helping others do the same.
A few years ago I attended a 3-day women’s retreat. It. Was. Awesome. During that restful weekend we were given the opportunity to spend 15 minutes with one of the leaders (priests and a religious sister) for spiritual direction or Confession. I had a regular confessor and didn’t want to take an opportunity away from…
“Okay guys, this is Cheryl and Monster” – Greg “Monster? Is that my pack?” – Cheryl In the 2014 movie, “Wild”, Reese Witherspoon dons a massive backpack for her role as Cheryl Strayed, a broken, 20-something who leaves the world behind for over 3 months to hike the Pacific Coast Trail (the PCT) . Alone….
Some of us believe we’re unworthy, unlovable, and unnecessary. Lies caused by wounds.Wounds caused by lies. At some point in your life someone said something that made you feel ‘less than’. The evil one took the opportunity to whisper lies that you aren’t good enough, that you are expendable, that you aren’t pretty enough or…
This morning I was sitting in my ‘prayer chair’ wondering where Monica was. Normally my cat plays by the patio doors where I can see her. Not today. Snow replaced leaves that normally flutter back and forth across the deck. No games of chase for her anytime soon. Looking out the windows, it dawned on…