Epiphany of the Heart
On the Feast of the Epiphany, consecrated to the Sacred Heart, I’m pondering what the word heart means. And, much to my chagrin, I see the image in the old, I ♥ … Continue Reading Epiphany of the Heart
Written Not with Ink
I am meant to be an epistle, written not with ink, but with the Spirit in the fleshly table of my heart… (From my other blog where I have a … Continue Reading Written Not with Ink
“Language has c…
Great quote and interesting conversation in comments. In fact, these thoughts on the goodness of solitude have inspired me to bring this new blog of mine into better focus. Devoted … Continue Reading “Language has c…
Pondering in Her Heart
God knows what’s in my heart.… Do I? “And when [the shepherds] saw [the babe in the manger] they made known the saying which had been told them concerning this … Continue Reading Pondering in Her Heart
Child of the Poor
–Lyrics by Scott Soper, 1994 Helpless and hungry, lowly, afraid, wrapped in the chill of midwinter, comes now among us, born into poverty’s embrace: new life for the world. Who … Continue Reading Child of the Poor
A Nest of Dryness
I began this blog to document my spiritual journey, consecrated to the Sacred Heart. Starting with zeal, I find myself already sputtering out and going flat. I had promised to … Continue Reading A Nest of Dryness
Night Divine
Some people don’t get Christianity, or any religion. They hear a phrase like, “Have you found the Lord?” and they cringe a little or roll their eyes. I don’t blame … Continue Reading Night Divine
The Word of My Heart
Consecrated to the Heart of the Incarnate Word, I reflect upon the lectionary readings for the Second Sunday of Advent (see link below) desiring to prepare the way of the Lord in my … Continue Reading The Word of My Heart
Let’s Find A Place
I hear my Lord and my Love speaking through this poem to my heart… Let’s Find A Place.
The Climbing Way
My friend’s husband died in the very early hours of this morning, while it was still dark. He had prostate cancer that spread to his bones and to his liver. … Continue Reading The Climbing Way
Half-Heartedness Doesn’t Reach into Majesty
Mysticism isn’t la-dee-da, namby-pamby, or just something from long ago and far away. It’s difficult to define, but it can be simply said to be an experience of the truly Divine, … Continue Reading Half-Heartedness Doesn’t Reach into Majesty
First Sunday of Advent
Sometimes, listening to the message of the Bible, I think that Christ is asking me, “Are you ready to die?” But, obsessing about death isn’t life. What God really wants … Continue Reading First Sunday of Advent
Giving Thanks – Eucharist
“For God so loved the world that He gave us His only Son….” [John 3:16] There is no more profound truth than this, and no greater love – no better … Continue Reading Giving Thanks – Eucharist
Consecrated
To consecrate is to set something aside for a divine purpose. On Sunday, the Feast of Christ the King, I made a personal act of consecration to the Sacred Heart … Continue Reading Consecrated
