Recognition
“God created man with an inner sense that there is something bigger out there, something that transcends mankind. That something is God...
Ups and Downs
“It [our faith] is about God entering our lives, lifting us up, supporting us, strengthening us, healing us. If we live with this faith,...
Heart
“…I begin my day with prayer and some beneficial reading, opening my heart to the divine energies of the Holy Spirit. This is a sort of...
Holistic Prayer
"It can be helpful, especially when we struggle to concentrate, to involve more than the mind in prayer. Rather than read our prayers...
Condescension
“The great condescension of the Son of God in becoming a man serves eternally as a perfect model of humility and self-giving love (Phil....
Alertness
“If we cultivate responsiveness to God’s presence, develop the habit of asking and waiting on God, divine management can be the...
Quality of Life
“We often hear of ‘quality of life’... Let me ask you this, who has a better quality of life: the one who knows God is caring for him, or...
Success
A “successful” parish can thus be judged by its well-managed conflicts and general tone of happiness. In its most crass examples, success...
Rescue
"People think a Christian is one who follows Christ's teaching and example, but Jesus is not primarily a teacher. He's a rescuer."...
Guidance
“If you want to satisfy your calling, follow the desires of your heart as God gives opportunity and directs your spirit. The Holy Spirit...