Christ Within
Sometimes, I’m scared — scared of the terrible things that can happen in this world, scared of what the future holds. Yes, I’m a Christian who should trust in the … Continue Reading Christ Within
The Heart
Today is the Feast of a Saint who had visions of Jesus and His Sacred Heart. This month of October, The Church emphasizes the great needed to respect life, the … Continue Reading The Heart
The Heart of Christ
One Holy Thing
Anybody can do what is good. An atheist can do good things. But what about doing what is holy? Being Chosen in the Bible Reading the Old Testament can be … Continue Reading One Holy Thing
The Reason I’m Here
Why am I blogging about God? Click on the Lenten post that sums it up without summing it up: Heart. May you have a blessed and beautiful Triduum, and a … Continue Reading The Reason I’m Here
10 Years of Blogging
I’ve been blogging here for 10 years. A decade?! Where does time go? My usual answer to that particular question is that time goes into wrinkles and gray hairs. (That … Continue Reading 10 Years of Blogging
Random Thoughts and Update
On the fifth Thursday of the month, I usually update all of you on the progress of my second book, the story of my life/faith journey. This month… I don’t … Continue Reading Random Thoughts and Update
A Wanting God
The journey of a Christian, the journey of a writer… What follows is the reflection of a “new” Catholic (me) from early July, 2003 — ten years before I consecrated … Continue Reading A Wanting God
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pictured is one small attempt of mine to live in the Sacred Heart — my mousepad. And this quick post is one very small way to celebrate the Feast of … Continue Reading Sacred Heart of Jesus
All Is Well
This is a year of pandemic, recession, protests, riots, bitter contest, and division. This also happens to be the year that began with my decision to read works by mystics … Continue Reading All Is Well
The Whole Offering
I, someone with a progressive disease, disabled since infancy and gravely dependent on others, have been told to offer up my sufferings to God, so that He will make something … Continue Reading The Whole Offering
Summer Postcards
As summer begins its inevitable end, I’d like to send you a few postcards with the usual thought of “Wish You Were Here.” I wish you were here in the … Continue Reading Summer Postcards
Loved.
Religious statues usually don’t move me beyond deep, aesthetic stirrings of appreciation for art. Statues of Jesus don’t move me at all. I find them to either be overly saccharine … Continue Reading Loved.
What Is My Purpose?
I thought I knew what it meant to be Consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: I would follow certain guidelines and grow holier and more joyful. Well… I confess … Continue Reading What Is My Purpose?
Are My Prayers Lazy?
I didn’t get the cure that I wanted, the cure for my debilitating disease, for which I and countless others prayed. Why not? Didn’t Jesus say that all we ask … Continue Reading Are My Prayers Lazy?
Living in the Light
I have attended the same parish church since I was baptized in its sanctuary. Sadly, because of the Covid 19 pandemic and my own severe vulnerability, I have not physically … Continue Reading Living in the Light
Christina Chase 