Do you work hard? Do you strive to be good? Do you want to make a positive difference? It is certainly good to try to be good. But in so doing, we mus...
Reflection 209- Overcoming the Habit of Sin
Overcoming sin requires the Mercy of God. Too often we attempt to overcome sin through our own effort. This is a futile exercise in that you will neve...
Reflection 208- A Spiritual Arrow of Mercy
Normally, an arrow wounds and kills. Arrows have been used throughout history for war and for hunting. But a spiritual arrow of Mercy is much differen...
Reflection 207- Taking Comfort in the Heart of Christ
Reflection 207: Taking Comfort in the Heart of ChristChildren often find great comfort in snuggling close to a loving and tender parent. There is grea...
Reflection 206- Spiritual Hoarding
A real danger to the spiritual life could be termed “spiritual hoarding.” This would be the person who attempts to make themselves the end of God’s Me...
Reflection 205- The Fortress of Peace
The peace of the Lord is like a fortress in which we must take refuge from all the outer attacks from the evil one. Outside of this fortress we are ex...
Reflection 204- The Calyx of Your Soul
The calyx of a flower is the outer leaf surrounding the forming petals, keeping them safe as they develop. It forms a sort of “nursery” for the tende...
Reflection 203- The Depth and Breadth of Mercy
Imagine being given the task of counting every grain of sand in the world. It would obviously be an impossible task. In fact, all the people in the wo...
Reflection 202- A Daily Anniversary
Anniversaries are blessed opportunities for reflection and gratitude. Some anniversaries are joyous, such as the anniversary of spouses celebrating a ...
Reflection 201- The Night with Jesus, In Prison
Imagine what it would be like if you could somehow be mystically transported to the night of Holy Thursday. And imagine if you could somehow see and e...