If all we ever do to learn about God is to approach Him as an academic exercise, we may come to know about Him, but we will not come to know Him. In today’s gospel (Matthew 11:25-30), Jesus speaks of a relationship with Him to which He invites us that promises rest for the weary. In light of his other sayings, […]
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Finding Refreshment
Many Catholic women try very hard to be Proverbs 31 wives and mothers. It’s an excellent goal, but frankly sometimes it can be exhausting. Are we doing enough? Are our efforts going to ‘pay off’? If we are doing what we are supposed to be doing, why is life still so hard? These thoughts were swirling in my head recently […]
Who We Are Matters, not What We Have
I believe that one of the great challenges of our time derives from the loss of knowledge of who we are and what we are made for. Actually, we may know these eternal truths, but we tend to suppress them in our consciousness. In this age of consumerism, we tend to define ourselves, not by who we are and for […]
Encountering the Word — Psalm 46:10
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “Be still, and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth!” (Psalm 46:10) Print this entry
It’s not about what we have… It’s Who We Are that Matters
I believe that one of the great challenges of our time derives from the loss of knowledge of who we are and what we are made for. Actually, we may know these eternal truths, but we tend to suppress them in our consciousness. In this age of consumerism, we tend to define ourselves, not by who we are and for […]
Experience the Life of Peace Christ Wants for You
If all we ever do to learn about God is to approach Him as an academic exercise, we may come to know about Him, but we will not come to know Him. In today’s gospel (Matthew 11:25-30), Jesus speaks of a relationship with Him to which He invites us that promises rest for the weary. In light of his other sayings, […]
Encountering the Word – Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (Jesus, recorded in Matthew 11:28-30) Editor’s Note: Nathanael is the apostle we […]
Encountering the Word – Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) If you liked this scripture passage, please share […]
Time for Rest
I thought I was taking the summer “off.” Here it is, nearly October as I write this, and I’m still trying to figure out how I ever did what I used to do. I thought school starting would take care of everything. Throughout my adulthood and as the seasons of my married life morph into new states, I seem to […]
When “Having” is Pursued over “Being”
One of the great challenges of our time I believe derives from the loss of knowledge of who we are and what we are made for. Actually, we may know these eternal truths, but we tend to suppress them in our consciousness. In this age of consumerism, we tend to define ourselves, not by who we are and for what […]