On Monday, I experienced a profound and moving meditation as my fingers slipped over each prayer bead of my rosary. I had decided to pray a rosary each morning of Advent to prepare my mind and heart for the messages the Holy Spirit wanted to give me that day. And even though I had meditated… Continue reading What Praying the Joyful Mysteries Taught Me About My Life’s Path
Category: Spiritual Direction
3 Books for an Introspective Fall
I don't know about you, but as the days grow darker and the temperatures grow cooler, I want to start spending more time by the fire reading. But what to read? Here's my thought: When the seasons are in transition, there is a sense of change in the air. Therefore this is a great time… Continue reading 3 Books for an Introspective Fall
It’s the Little Practices that Teach Us to Respond in Love
What daily practices do you use to start your day? When creating morning rituals, it helps to reflect on how each of these little habits are influencing your mindset. Can you feel the affects of them late in the day, in the week, or even the month? One of the morning habits that I just… Continue reading It’s the Little Practices that Teach Us to Respond in Love
I Had a Rough Month And This Is What It Taught Me
Let me tell you about my September: I started teaching at school and began to have anxiety and nightmares about the undisciplined classes where middle school students were exhibiting every kind of disturbing behavior. Then I found out that I had to move out of my dream home in a couple of months. Not only… Continue reading I Had a Rough Month And This Is What It Taught Me
