Blood Thirst
Why do we want to punish each other? Husbands and wives, daughters and mothers, sons and fathers, coworkers, and even friends. We feel any slight and we give it back … Continue Reading Blood Thirst
Not Fulfilled Yet
I’ve written here that I want to feel sacred – and that I’m disappointed because I thought I would feel sacred by making an act of consecration to the Sacred … Continue Reading Not Fulfilled Yet
The Navajos and Saint Patrick
Unknown to each other, unheard of in distance of time, with what might as well be a universe than an ocean between their two lands, men with spiritual eyes and spiritual … Continue Reading The Navajos and Saint Patrick
The Charity Case Tries Charity
Integrity, I have heard it said, is the quality of a person whose actions correspond to his or her beliefs. So, I, who believe in Christian love and charity, ask … Continue Reading The Charity Case Tries Charity
Getting Real
It’s time for the ultimate reality check: ”Remember, Man, you are but dust, and to dust you will return.” The priest tells me this as he marks my forehead with … Continue Reading Getting Real
A Love Shaped Key
A love shaped key opens every sacred door, portal, passage and visage – it is the secret of the universe, the divine way, the truth. A key shaped by love, … Continue Reading A Love Shaped Key
Where Do I Live? (Heart Question 2)
When someone asks us where we live, we think of our homes. I’ve lived in the same house for my whole life (so far). The reason that I still live … Continue Reading Where Do I Live? (Heart Question 2)
Who Am I? (Heart Question 1)
In seeking answers to the ageless questions, my exploration can only be partial, because, creature that I am, I cannot fully plumb the depths of truth. “For now we see … Continue Reading Who Am I? (Heart Question 1)
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
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
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
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
Christina Chase 