#Anxiety

Nov 25, 20191 min read

Slaves of Temporal, Earthly Cares

Corruption, vanity, idleness, amusement, and worry tear us away from God. They make us slaves to our earthly life. "Night comes with its...

Oct 25, 20191 min read

Don't Let Pain Take a Permanent Hold

Sadness, difficulty, anger, and fear seem to be a part of life. But from where do these arise? Setting aside illness and death for the...

Apr 5, 20191 min read

Observe Yourself for a Day

"So, a sinner persists incessantly in his troubles and anxieties, and in his search for excessive knowledge, many possessions, and...

Nov 10, 20181 min read

Unfamiliar Doors

You step up. Your heart quickens. You stare. You fold your hand into a peaceful fist. You lift your newly heavy arm. Your knuckles meet...

Nov 5, 20181 min read

The Tempest of Travel

Traveling can be joyful at this time of year. Airports are filled with festive decorations, trios play smooth jazz, travelers are...

Sep 1, 20182 min read

Everything Has Its Time

The end of summer and the beginning of fall. Changes in the weather and a new school year. Stricter focus at work and a preparation for...

Aug 21, 20181 min read

Walk Through the Fire

Change comes to us. Maybe a relationship breaks down or you start a new one. Maybe you lose a job or find a new one. Maybe your prayer...

Aug 15, 20181 min read

Making Difficult Decisions

Pray. Then, act. This is what the Apostles taught us. We don't make it easy for ourselves or others to take the path that God wants for...

Aug 1, 20182 min read

Discern, Discern, Discern

If you've ever experienced a quiet moment under a tree, alone in a taxi cab sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, or simply staring out of...

Feb 23, 20182 min read

Suffering in Accordance with God's Will

Emptying yourself - so that the fullness of the love of Christ can take over your interior - can feel like a Crucifixion. When it does,...

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