a day of grace, St. Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine had the courage to tell the Pope how she felt about the Union of the Catholic Church... she felt it was important the the Pope move back to Rome and claim the succession of St. Peter back in the 1300's.  At that time there were three acting Pope's however Catherine knew that the Pope in Avignon was the true Pope and told him to move back to Rome... He listened and the Catholic Church was whole once again.

We are in similar times now, in need of reformation and renewal.  God Bless Pope Francis!!!  Papa Francisco we are praying for you.

sitting in the dark

Alone with Christ... what does that look like... As I close my eyes and place myself in His lap, I am empty... if not defined by my tasks, who am I.

Wanting to be filled with Him, I remain empty... sitting in the dark, safe in His presence, and in the empty space I begin to feel, aware of what I love... the little things, the hugs from my children, my husband as he reaches out to hold my hand in the middle of the night, the tall mustard greens on the path to my son's school.  The little things is all I can see and stay here.  The moment I begin to project out, I lose myself.

For now, I sit quietly.... trusting in Him to fill me back up...

God Bless us all....

serve unto the Lord

AS we serve others, we walk the walk of Christ, 100%. Be there do it... if your church group offers a mission trip... go! May God Bless You!!!!